DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
2,435 km
1,513 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
2,435 km
1,513 mi / 1,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
207°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DAR JNB
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code DAR JNB
ICAO Code HTDA FAOR
City Dar es Salaam Johannesburg
Country Tanzania South Africa
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 182 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 2,435 kilometers (1,513 miles / 1,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:56 in Dar es Salaam, it's 07:56 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,376 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo 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 Johannesburg (JNB) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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