DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
13,119 km
8,152 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,119 km
8,152 mi / 7,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DAR VAO
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code DAR VAO
ICAO Code HTDA AGGV
City Dar es Salaam Suavanao
Country Tanzania Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 182 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 13,119 kilometers (8,152 miles / 7,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:19 in Dar es Salaam, it's 14:19 in Suavanao. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Suavanao (VAO) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 258° (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 Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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