DAR
Julius Nyerere International Airport
Dar Es Salaam · TanzaniaICAO HTDA
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) is an airport serving Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 6° 52' 41.2" S, 39° 12' 9.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 182 feet (55 meters) above sea level. With 22 direct destinations served by 20 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (GMT+3).
Destinations
22
Airlines
20
Elevation ft
182/ 55m
Africa/Dar es Salaam
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
DAR
ICAO Code
HTDA
City
Dar Es Salaam
Country
Tanzania
Elevation
182 ft
Local Time
08:39 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:-6.8781°
Longitude:39.2026°
Popular Routes from DAR
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBO | Nairobi, Kenya | 413 mi | 1h 17m | short-haul | 170 kg | View |
| ZNZ | Zanzibar, Tanzania | 45 mi | 0h 35m | short-haul | 19 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 4,553 mi | 9h 27m | long-haul | 1099 kg | View |
| JRO | Kilimanjaro, Tanzania | 279 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 114 kg | View |
| EBB | Entebbe, Uganda | 666 mi | 1h 46m | short-haul | 273 kg | View |
| ADD | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 1,090 mi | 2h 44m | medium-haul | 274 kg | View |
| ARK | Arusha, Tanzania | 299 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 123 kg | View |
| CAI | Cairo, Egypt | 2,596 mi | 5h 45m | long-haul | 627 kg | View |
| DOH | Doha, Qatar | 2,363 mi | 5h 8m | medium-haul | 570 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 2,462 mi | 5h 20m | medium-haul | 594 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at DAR
20 active airlines serving Julius Nyerere International Airport.
Air France
AFFrance
Air Mozambique
TMMozambique
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Kenya Airways
KQKenya
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Northern Dene Airways
U7Canada
Oman Air
WYOman
Precision Air
PWTanzania
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Rwandair Express
WBRwanda
South African Airways
SASouth Africa
Swiss International Air Lines
LXSwitzerland
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Yemenia
IYYemen
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 Julius Nyerere International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | ZNZ | Zanzibar | Tanzania | 73 km |
| Ukunda Airstrip | UKA | Ukunda | Kenya | 289 km |
| Mombasa Moi International Airport | MBA | Mombasa | Kenya | 317 km |
| Mtwara Airport | MYW | Mtwara | Tanzania | 398 km |
| Malindi Airport | MYD | Malindi | Kenya | 416 km |
| Kilimanjaro International Airport | JRO | Kilimanjaro | Tanzania | 448 km |
| Arusha Airport | ARK | Arusha | Tanzania | 481 km |
| Amboseli Airport | ASV | Amboseli National Park | Kenya | 516 km |
Other Airports in Tanzania
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 6° 52' 41.2" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 39° 12' 9.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -6.878110
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 39.202599
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 08:39 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 182 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 55 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Julius Nyerere International Airport?
The IATA code for Julius Nyerere International Airport is DAR, and its ICAO code is HTDA. The airport is located in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
How many destinations can you fly to from DAR?
There are 22 direct destinations available from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
What airlines fly from DAR?
There are 20 airlines operating from DAR, including Air France, Air Mozambique, Delta Air Lines, Egyptair, Emirates, and more.
What timezone is Julius Nyerere International Airport in?
Julius Nyerere International Airport is in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Julius Nyerere International Airport?
Julius Nyerere International Airport sits at an elevation of 182 feet (55 meters) above sea level.
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