Airport Comparison
| DAR | YEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Elliot Lake Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | YEL |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | CYEL |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Elliot Lake |
| Country | Tanzania | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 1,087 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 46.350000, -82.560000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 12,963 kilometers (8,055 miles / 6,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.
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 01:44 in Dar es Salaam, it's 17:44 in Elliot Lake. With a 8-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 Elliot Lake (YEL) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.