Airport Comparison
| DAR | YVQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Norman Wells Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | YVQ |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | CYVQ |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Norman Wells |
| Country | Tanzania | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 238 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 65.280000, -126.800000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Norman Wells (YVQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) in Norman Wells, Canada is 13,429 kilometers (8,345 miles / 7,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 353°.
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 08:08 in Dar es Salaam, it's 22:08 in Norman Wells. 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 Norman Wells (YVQ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 16° (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 Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.