DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
15,029 km
9,339 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
15,029 km
9,339 mi / 8,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR YVR
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code DAR YVR
ICAO Code HTDA CYVR
City Dar es Salaam Richmond
Country Tanzania Canada
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Vancouver
Elevation 182 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 49.190000, -123.180000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 15,029 kilometers (9,339 miles / 8,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 08:57 in Dar es Salaam, it's 21:57 in Richmond. With a 11-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 Richmond (YVR) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 25° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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