Airport Comparison
| DAR | YYN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Swift Current Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | YYN |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | CYYN |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Swift Current |
| Country | Tanzania | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Regina |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 2,680 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 50.290000, -107.690000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Swift Current (YYN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Swift Current Airport (YYN) in Swift Current, Canada is 14,296 kilometers (8,883 miles / 7,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.
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 08:17 in Dar es Salaam, it's 23:17 in Swift Current. 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 2,498 feet between the two airports. Swift Current Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Swift Current (YYN) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 44° (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 Swift Current Airport (YYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.