Airport Comparison
| DAR | SHY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Shinyanga Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | SHY |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | HTSY |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Shinyanga |
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 3,800 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -3.610000, 33.500000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Shinyanga (SHY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania is 728 kilometers (453 miles / 393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.
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 a domestic route within Tanzania. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 18:20 in Dar es Salaam, it's 18:20 in Shinyanga.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,618 feet between the two airports. Shinyanga Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Shinyanga (SHY) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 120° (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 Shinyanga Airport (SHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.