The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Hatchet Lake Airport (YDJ) in Hatchet Lake, Canada is 13,442 kilometers (8,352 miles / 7,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 07:25 in Dar es Salaam, it's 22:25 in Hatchet Lake. With a 9-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 1,180 feet between the two airports. Hatchet Lake Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Hatchet Lake (YDJ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 44° (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 Hatchet Lake Airport (YDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.