DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
962 km
598 miles
KAA
Kasama
Zambia
Distance
962 km
598 mi / 519 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DAR KAA
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Kasama Airport
IATA Code DAR KAA
ICAO Code HTDA FLKS
City Dar es Salaam Kasama
Country Tanzania Zambia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 182 ft 4,541 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 -10.220000, 31.130000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Kasama (KAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Kasama Airport (KAA) in Kasama, Zambia is 962 kilometers (598 miles / 519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:53 in Dar es Salaam, it's 21:53 in Kasama.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,359 feet between the two airports. Kasama Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Kasama (KAA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Kasama Airport (KAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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