Airport Comparison
| DAR | GOM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Goma International Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | GOM |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | FZNA |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Goma |
| Country | Tanzania | DR Congo |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Africa/Kigali |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 5,089 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -1.670000, 29.240000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Goma (GOM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Goma International Airport (GOM) in Goma, DR Congo is 1,247 kilometers (775 miles / 673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Tanzania with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:03 in Dar es Salaam, it's 16:03 in Goma.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,907 feet between the two airports. Goma International Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Goma (GOM) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). 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 Goma International Airport (GOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.