DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
9,443 km
5,867 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
9,443 km
5,867 mi / 5,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR NKG
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code DAR NKG
ICAO Code HTDA ZSNJ
City Dar es Salaam Nanjing
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 182 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 31.740000, 118.860000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 9,443 kilometers (5,867 miles / 5,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:10 in Dar es Salaam, it's 02:10 in Nanjing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nanjing (NKG) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 259° (west southwest). 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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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