Airport Comparison
| DAR | YFS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Fort Simpson Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | YFS |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | CYFS |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Fort Simpson |
| Country | Tanzania | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 555 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 61.760000, -121.240000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Fort Simpson (YFS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada is 13,704 kilometers (8,515 miles / 7,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 349°.
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 05:39 in Dar es Salaam, it's 19:39 in Fort Simpson. 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.
The return flight from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 23° (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 Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.