Airport Comparison
| DAR | YKC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Collins Bay Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | YKC |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | CYKC |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Collins Bay |
| Country | Tanzania | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Regina |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 1,341 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 58.240000, -103.680000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Collins Bay (YKC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Collins Bay Airport (YKC) in Collins Bay, Canada is 13,481 kilometers (8,376 miles / 7,279 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 15:38 in Dar es Salaam, it's 06:38 in Collins Bay. 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 1,159 feet between the two airports. Collins Bay Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Collins Bay (YKC) 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 Collins Bay Airport (YKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.