DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
676 km
420 miles
KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
Distance
676 km
420 mi / 365 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DAR KGJ
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Karonga Airport
IATA Code DAR KGJ
ICAO Code HTDA FWKA
City Dar es Salaam Karonga
Country Tanzania Malawi
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 182 ft 1,765 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 -9.950000, 33.890000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Karonga (KGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi is 676 kilometers (420 miles / 365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 17:06 in Dar es Salaam, it's 16:06 in Karonga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,583 feet between the two airports. Karonga Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Karonga (KGJ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 60° (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 Karonga Airport (KGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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