AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
2,339 km
1,453 miles
DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Distance
2,339 km
1,453 mi / 1,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
179°
south

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AXU DAR
Airport Name Axum Airport Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport
IATA Code AXU DAR
ICAO Code HAAX HTDA
City N/A Dar es Salaam
Country Ethiopia Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 6,959 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 -6.880000, 39.200000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 2,339 kilometers (1,453 miles / 1,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 22:03 in Axum Airport, it's 22:03 in Dar es Salaam.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,777 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 359° (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 Axum Airport (AXU) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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