BTC
Batticaloa
Sri Lanka
4,982 km
3,096 miles
DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Distance
4,982 km
3,096 mi / 2,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
252°
west southwest

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BTC DAR
Airport Name Batticaloa Airport Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport
IATA Code BTC DAR
ICAO Code VCCB HTDA
City Batticaloa Dar es Salaam
Country Sri Lanka Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 20 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 7.710000, 81.680000 -6.880000, 39.200000

Batticaloa (BTC) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 4,982 kilometers (3,096 miles / 2,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:24 in Batticaloa, it's 12:54 in Dar es Salaam.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Batticaloa (BTC) 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 Batticaloa Airport (BTC) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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