DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
9,074 km
5,638 miles
HET
Hohhot
China
Distance
9,074 km
5,638 mi / 4,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
47°
northeast

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DAR HET
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Baita International Airport
IATA Code DAR HET
ICAO Code HTDA ZBHH
City Dar es Salaam Hohhot
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 182 ft 3,556 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 40.850000, 111.820000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Hohhot (HET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Baita International Airport (HET) in Hohhot, China is 9,074 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with China. 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 15:26 in Dar es Salaam, it's 20:26 in Hohhot. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,374 feet between the two airports. Baita International Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Hohhot (HET) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 253° (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 Baita International Airport (HET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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