DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
8,319 km
5,169 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
8,319 km
5,169 mi / 4,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

DAR SOT
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code DAR SOT
ICAO Code HTDA EFSO
City Dar es Salaam Sodankyla
Country Tanzania Finland
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 182 ft 602 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 67.390000, 26.620000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 8,319 kilometers (5,169 miles / 4,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:05 in Dar es Salaam, it's 18:05 in Sodankyla.

The return flight from Sodankyla (SOT) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 167° (south 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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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