DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
6,751 km
4,195 miles
SHL
Shillong
India
Distance
6,751 km
4,195 mi / 3,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR SHL
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Shillong Airport
IATA Code DAR SHL
ICAO Code HTDA VEBI
City Dar es Salaam Shillong
Country Tanzania India
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 182 ft 2,910 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 25.700000, 91.980000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Shillong (SHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Shillong Airport (SHL) in Shillong, India is 6,751 kilometers (4,195 miles / 3,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with India. 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 14:59 in Dar es Salaam, it's 17:29 in Shillong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,728 feet between the two airports. Shillong Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Shillong (SHL) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 245° (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 Shillong Airport (SHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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