DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
12,985 km
8,068 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
12,985 km
8,068 mi / 7,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

DAR XMS
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code DAR XMS
ICAO Code HTDA SEMC
City Dar es Salaam Macas
Country Tanzania Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Guayaquil
Elevation 182 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 12,985 kilometers (8,068 miles / 7,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:06 in Dar es Salaam, it's 21:06 in Macas. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,270 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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