DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
8,636 km
5,366 miles
SIA
Xi'an
China
Distance
8,636 km
5,366 mi / 4,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR SIA
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Xiguan Airport
IATA Code DAR SIA
ICAO Code HTDA ZLSN
City Dar es Salaam Xi'an
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 182 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 34.380000, 109.120000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Xi'an (SIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Xiguan Airport (SIA) in Xi'an, China is 8,636 kilometers (5,366 miles / 4,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 17:17 in Dar es Salaam, it's 22:17 in Xi'an. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xi'an (SIA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 253° (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 Xiguan Airport (SIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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