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.