Airport Comparison
| DAR | XQU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Qualicum Beach Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | XQU |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | CAT4 |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Qualicum Beach |
| Country | Tanzania | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Vancouver |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 191 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 49.340000, -124.390000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Qualicum Beach (XQU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) in Qualicum Beach, Canada is 15,050 kilometers (9,352 miles / 8,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.
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 Canada. 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 09:59 in Dar es Salaam, it's 22:59 in Qualicum Beach. With a 11-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 Qualicum Beach (XQU) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.