The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Cat Lake Airport (YAC) in Cat Lake, Canada is 13,326 kilometers (8,280 miles / 7,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 05:11 in Dar es Salaam, it's 21:11 in Cat Lake. 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 1,162 feet between the two airports. Cat Lake Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Cat Lake (YAC) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 60° (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 Cat Lake Airport (YAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.