Airport Comparison
| DAR | WYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Yellowstone Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | WYS |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KWYS |
| City | Dar es Salaam | West Yellowstone |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 6,649 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 44.690000, -111.120000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to West Yellowstone (WYS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 14,925 kilometers (9,274 miles / 8,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.
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 02:57 in Dar es Salaam, it's 16:57 in West Yellowstone. 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 6,467 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from West Yellowstone (WYS) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 43° (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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.