Airport Comparison
| AWA | DAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Awassa Airport | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport |
| IATA Code | AWA | DAR |
| ICAO Code | HALA | HTDA |
| City | Awassa | Dar es Salaam |
| Country | Ethiopia | Tanzania |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 5,450 ft | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.070000, 38.500000 | -6.880000, 39.200000 |
Awassa (AWA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Awassa Airport (AWA) in Awassa, Ethiopia to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 1,553 kilometers (965 miles / 839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 177°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 06:25 in Awassa, it's 06:25 in Dar es Salaam.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,268 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Awassa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Awassa (AWA) follows a heading of 357° (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 Awassa Airport (AWA) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.