DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
7,949 km
4,939 miles
KCH
Kuching
Malaysia
Distance
7,949 km
4,939 mi / 4,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

DAR KCH
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Kuching International Airport
IATA Code DAR KCH
ICAO Code HTDA WBGG
City Dar es Salaam Kuching
Country Tanzania Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 182 ft 89 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 1.480000, 110.350000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Kuching (KCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Kuching International Airport (KCH) in Kuching, Malaysia is 7,949 kilometers (4,939 miles / 4,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Malaysia. 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 06:00 in Dar es Salaam, it's 11:00 in Kuching. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuching (KCH) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 262° (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 Kuching International Airport (KCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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