DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
8,225 km
5,111 miles
JIC
Jinchang
China
Distance
8,225 km
5,111 mi / 4,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR JIC
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Jinchuan Airport
IATA Code DAR JIC
ICAO Code HTDA ZLJC
City Dar es Salaam Jinchang
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 182 ft 4,740 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 38.540000, 102.350000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Jinchang (JIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China is 8,225 kilometers (5,111 miles / 4,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 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 16:58 in Dar es Salaam, it's 21:58 in Jinchang. 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 4,558 feet between the two airports. Jinchuan Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Jinchang (JIC) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 247° (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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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