The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 893 kilometers (555 miles / 482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:49 in Dar es Salaam, it's 15:49 in Mbala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,272 feet between the two airports. Mbala 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 Mbala (MMQ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 76° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.