Airport Comparison
| DAR | YXY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | YXY |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | CYXY |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Whitehorse |
| Country | Tanzania | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Whitehorse |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 2,317 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 60.710000, -135.070000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Whitehorse (YXY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) in Whitehorse, Canada is 14,010 kilometers (8,706 miles / 7,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 357°.
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 15:25 in Dar es Salaam, it's 05:25 in Whitehorse. 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 2,135 feet between the two airports. Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Whitehorse (YXY) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.