DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
8,488 km
5,274 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
8,488 km
5,274 mi / 4,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR TER
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code DAR TER
ICAO Code HTDA LPLA
City Dar es Salaam Lajes
Country Tanzania Portugal
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 182 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 38.760000, -27.090000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 8,488 kilometers (5,274 miles / 4,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Portugal. 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 16:59 in Dar es Salaam, it's 12:59 in Lajes. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lajes (TER) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 111° (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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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