Airport Comparison
| DAR | VOK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Volk Field |
| IATA Code | DAR | VOK |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KVOK |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Camp Douglas |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 912 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 43.940000, -90.250000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Camp Douglas (VOK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Volk Field (VOK) in Camp Douglas, United States is 13,622 kilometers (8,464 miles / 7,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.
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 United States. 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 21:30 in Dar es Salaam, it's 12:30 in Camp Douglas. With a 9-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 Camp Douglas (VOK) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 65° (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 Volk Field (VOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.