The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada is 14,353 kilometers (8,918 miles / 7,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 22:52 in Dar es Salaam, it's 12:52 in Drayton Valley. With a 10-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 2,594 feet between the two airports. Drayton Valley Industrial Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Drayton Valley (YDC) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 34° (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 Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.