Airport Comparison
| DAR | YGZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Grise Fiord Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | YGZ |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | CYGZ |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Grise Fiord |
| Country | Tanzania | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 146 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 76.430000, -82.910000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 11,553 kilometers (7,179 miles / 6,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.
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 14:41 in Dar es Salaam, it's 06:41 in Grise Fiord. 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 Grise Fiord (YGZ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 60° (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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.