DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
13,871 km
8,619 miles
YVT
Buffalo Narrows
Canada
Distance
13,871 km
8,619 mi / 7,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR YVT
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Buffalo Narrows Airport
IATA Code DAR YVT
ICAO Code HTDA CYVT
City Dar es Salaam Buffalo Narrows
Country Tanzania Canada
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Regina
Elevation 182 ft 1,423 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 55.840000, -108.420000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Buffalo Narrows (YVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Buffalo Narrows Airport (YVT) in Buffalo Narrows, Canada is 13,871 kilometers (8,619 miles / 7,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 10:35 in Dar es Salaam, it's 01:35 in Buffalo Narrows. 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 1,241 feet between the two airports. Buffalo Narrows Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Buffalo Narrows (YVT) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 40° (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 Buffalo Narrows Airport (YVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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