Airport Comparison
| DAR | YXH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Medicine Hat Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | YXH |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | CYXH |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Medicine Hat |
| Country | Tanzania | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 2,352 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 50.020000, -110.720000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Medicine Hat (YXH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 14,464 kilometers (8,987 miles / 7,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.
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 14:25 in Dar es Salaam, it's 04:25 in Medicine Hat. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,170 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 41° (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 Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.