DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
3,240 km
2,013 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
3,240 km
2,013 mi / 1,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR PLF
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code DAR PLF
ICAO Code HTDA FTTP
City Dar es Salaam Pala
Country Tanzania Chad
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 182 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 9.380000, 14.930000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 3,240 kilometers (2,013 miles / 1,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:14 in Dar es Salaam, it's 19:14 in Pala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,350 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 123° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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