DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
8,796 km
5,466 miles
SHS
Shashi
China
Distance
8,796 km
5,466 mi / 4,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
57°
east northeast

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DAR SHS
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Shashi Airport
IATA Code DAR SHS
ICAO Code HTDA ZHSS
City Dar es Salaam Shashi
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 182 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 30.320000, 112.280000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Shashi (SHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Shashi Airport (SHS) in Shashi, China is 8,796 kilometers (5,466 miles / 4,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 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 00:22 in Dar es Salaam, it's 05:22 in Shashi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shashi (SHS) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 255° (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 Shashi Airport (SHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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