DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
3,035 km
1,886 miles
MKU
Makokou
Gabon
Distance
3,035 km
1,886 mi / 1,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
285°
west northwest

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DAR MKU
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Makokou Airport
IATA Code DAR MKU
ICAO Code HTDA FOOK
City Dar es Salaam Makokou
Country Tanzania Gabon
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Libreville
Elevation 182 ft 1,726 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 0.580000, 12.890000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Makokou (MKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Makokou Airport (MKU) in Makokou, Gabon is 3,035 kilometers (1,886 miles / 1,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Gabon. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:13 in Dar es Salaam, it's 03:13 in Makokou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,544 feet between the two airports. Makokou Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Makokou (MKU) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). 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 Makokou Airport (MKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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