DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
8,827 km
5,485 miles
YCU
Yuncheng
China
Distance
8,827 km
5,485 mi / 4,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR YCU
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Yuncheng Guangong Airport
IATA Code DAR YCU
ICAO Code HTDA ZBYC
City Dar es Salaam Yuncheng
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 182 ft 1,242 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 35.120000, 111.030000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Yuncheng (YCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Yuncheng Guangong Airport (YCU) in Yuncheng, China is 8,827 kilometers (5,485 miles / 4,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:40 in Dar es Salaam, it's 02:40 in Yuncheng. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,060 feet between the two airports. Yuncheng Guangong Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Yuncheng (YCU) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). 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 Yuncheng Guangong Airport (YCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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