DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
15,738 km
9,779 miles
WIX
Tuxpan Airport
Mexico
Distance
15,738 km
9,779 mi / 8,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
293°
west northwest

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DAR WIX
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Tuxpan Airport
IATA Code DAR WIX
ICAO Code HTDA MMTX
City Dar es Salaam N/A
Country Tanzania Mexico
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Mexico_City
Elevation 182 ft 4,019 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 19.580000, -103.380000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Tuxpan Airport (WIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Tuxpan Airport (WIX) in Tuxpan Airport, Mexico is 15,738 kilometers (9,779 miles / 8,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 21:09 in Dar es Salaam, it's 12:09 in Tuxpan Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,837 feet between the two airports. Tuxpan Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Tuxpan Airport (WIX) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 76° (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 Tuxpan Airport (WIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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