The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Ust-Kut Airport (UKX) in Ust-Kut, Russia is 9,268 kilometers (5,759 miles / 5,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:26 in Dar es Salaam, it's 15:26 in Ust-Kut. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,006 feet between the two airports. Ust-Kut Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Ust-Kut (UKX) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). 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 Ust-Kut Airport (UKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.