Airport Comparison
| DAR | MBI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Mbeya Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | MBI |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | HTMB |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Mbeya |
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 5,600 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -8.920000, 33.470000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Mbeya (MBI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania is 671 kilometers (417 miles / 362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.
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 a domestic route within Tanzania. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 13:09 in Dar es Salaam, it's 13:09 in Mbeya.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,418 feet between the two airports. Mbeya Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mbeya (MBI) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 71° (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 Mbeya Airport (MBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.