DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
2,001 km
1,243 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
2,001 km
1,243 mi / 1,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
233°
southwest

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DAR SJQ
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code DAR SJQ
ICAO Code HTDA FLSS
City Dar es Salaam Sesheke
Country Tanzania Zambia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 182 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 2,001 kilometers (1,243 miles / 1,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:11 in Dar es Salaam, it's 20:11 in Sesheke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,918 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). 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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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