Arusha Airport
Arusha · TanzaniaICAO HTAR
Arusha Airport (ARK) is an airport serving Arusha, Tanzania, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 3° 22' 4.0" S, 36° 37' 59.9" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 4,550 feet (1,387 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (GMT+3).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from ARK
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZNZ | Zanzibar, Tanzania | 265 mi | 1h 0m | short-haul | 109 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at ARK
1 active airline serving Arusha Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Arusha Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro International Airport | JRO | Kilimanjaro | Tanzania | 49 km |
| Amboseli Airport | ASV | Amboseli National Park | Kenya | 106 km |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | Nairobi | Kenya | 227 km |
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | Nairobi | Kenya | 229 km |
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | MRE | Masai Mara | Kenya | 282 km |
| Malindi Airport | MYD | Malindi | Kenya | 386 km |
| Mombasa Moi International Airport | MBA | Mombasa | Kenya | 337 km |
| Nanyuki Airport | NYK | Nanyuki | Kenya | 368 km |
Other Airports in Tanzania
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 3° 22' 4.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 36° 37' 59.9" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -3.367790
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 36.633301
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 09:30 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 4,550 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,387 m
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