Airport Comparison
| DAR | YDQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Dawson Creek Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | YDQ |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | CYDQ |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Dawson Creek |
| Country | Tanzania | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Dawson_Creek |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 2,148 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 55.740000, -120.180000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) in Dawson Creek, Canada is 14,285 kilometers (8,876 miles / 7,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.
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 09:16 in Dar es Salaam, it's 23:16 in Dawson Creek. 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 1,966 feet between the two airports. Dawson Creek Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Dawson Creek (YDQ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.