DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
6,219 km
3,864 miles
GKH
Gorkha
Nepal
Distance
6,219 km
3,864 mi / 3,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR GKH
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Gorkha Airport
IATA Code DAR GKH
ICAO Code HTDA VNGK
City Dar es Salaam Gorkha
Country Tanzania Nepal
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 182 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 28.050000, 84.480000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Gorkha (GKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Gorkha Airport (GKH) in Gorkha, Nepal is 6,219 kilometers (3,864 miles / 3,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Tanzania with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:39 in Dar es Salaam, it's 18:24 in Gorkha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,318 feet between the two airports. Gorkha Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Gorkha (GKH) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). 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 Gorkha Airport (GKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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