DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
10,527 km
6,541 miles
HSG
Saga
Japan
Distance
10,527 km
6,541 mi / 5,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
57°
east northeast

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DAR HSG
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Saga Airport
IATA Code DAR HSG
ICAO Code HTDA RJFS
City Dar es Salaam Saga
Country Tanzania Japan
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 182 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 33.150000, 130.300000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Saga (HSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Saga Airport (HSG) in Saga, Japan is 10,527 kilometers (6,541 miles / 5,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Japan. 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 17:40 in Dar es Salaam, it's 23:40 in Saga. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Saga (HSG) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Saga Airport (HSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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