Airport Comparison
| DAR | KBQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Kasungu Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | KBQ |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | FWKG |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Kasungu |
| Country | Tanzania | Malawi |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Africa/Blantyre |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 3,470 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -13.010000, 33.470000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Kasungu (KBQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi is 926 kilometers (576 miles / 500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.
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 Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 15:15 in Dar es Salaam, it's 14:15 in Kasungu.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,288 feet between the two airports. Kasungu Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Kasungu (KBQ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 43° (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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.