DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
11,102 km
6,898 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
11,102 km
6,898 mi / 5,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

DAR YAP
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code DAR YAP
ICAO Code HTDA PTYA
City Dar es Salaam Yap Island
Country Tanzania Micronesia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 182 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 9.500000, 138.080000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 11,102 kilometers (6,898 miles / 5,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:12 in Dar es Salaam, it's 17:12 in Yap Island. With a 7-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 Yap Island (YAP) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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