DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
7,692 km
4,779 miles
THK
Thakhek
Laos
Distance
7,692 km
4,779 mi / 4,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR THK
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Thakhek Airport
IATA Code DAR THK
ICAO Code HTDA VLTK
City Dar es Salaam Thakhek
Country Tanzania Laos
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 182 ft 449 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 17.400000, 104.800000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Thakhek (THK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Thakhek Airport (THK) in Thakhek, Laos is 7,692 kilometers (4,779 miles / 4,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Laos. 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 16:02 in Dar es Salaam, it's 20:02 in Thakhek. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thakhek (THK) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 255° (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 Thakhek Airport (THK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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