DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
9,318 km
5,790 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
9,318 km
5,790 mi / 5,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

DAR ZAM
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code DAR ZAM
ICAO Code HTDA RPMZ
City Dar es Salaam Zamboanga City
Country Tanzania Philippines
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Manila
Elevation 182 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 6.920000, 122.060000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 9,318 kilometers (5,790 miles / 5,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Philippines. 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 11:44 in Dar es Salaam, it's 16:44 in Zamboanga City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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