Airport Comparison
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Salima (LMB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi is 917 kilometers (570 miles / 495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.
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 23:04 in Dar es Salaam, it's 22:04 in Salima.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,506 feet between the two airports. Salima Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Salima (LMB) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 34° (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 Salima Airport (LMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.