DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
15,829 km
9,836 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
15,829 km
9,836 mi / 8,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR TPQ
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code DAR TPQ
ICAO Code HTDA MMEP
City Dar es Salaam Tepic
Country Tanzania Mexico
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Mazatlan
Elevation 182 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 21.420000, -104.840000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 15,829 kilometers (9,836 miles / 8,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:26 in Dar es Salaam, it's 04:26 in Tepic. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,838 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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