DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
12,474 km
7,751 miles
ZEM
Eastmain River
Canada
Distance
12,474 km
7,751 mi / 6,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR ZEM
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Eastmain River Airport
IATA Code DAR ZEM
ICAO Code HTDA CZEM
City Dar es Salaam Eastmain River
Country Tanzania Canada
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Toronto
Elevation 182 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 52.230000, -78.520000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Eastmain River (ZEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) in Eastmain River, Canada is 12,474 kilometers (7,751 miles / 6,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 12:26 in Dar es Salaam, it's 04:26 in Eastmain River. With a 8-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 Eastmain River (ZEM) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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