Dar es Salaam to Ambato flights
Ambato lies 13,065 km (8,118 mi) west of Dar es Salaam, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 30 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Dar es Salaam | Ambato | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Ecuador |
| Population | 5.4 million | 387,309 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 2,597 m (8,520 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Nearest large airport | DAR, 9 km out | LTX, 38 km out |
Clocks in Ambato are 8 h behind Dar es Salaam right now, so a 17 h 30 min journey lands only 9 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ambato
Crossing from Tanzania into Ecuador: money changes from the Shilling to the Dollar (USD); traffic switches to the right; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ, 67 km).
Arriving in Ambato
Ambato is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 12,117-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotopaxi International Airport (regional) | LTX | 38 km (24 mi) | 12,117 ft | 9,205 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 13,065 km (8,118 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Ambato from Dar es Salaam?
13,065 km (8,118 mi) in a straight line, west of Dar es Salaam.
How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Ambato by air?
About 17 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dar es Salaam and Ambato?
Ambato is 8 h behind at the moment (America/Guayaquil against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Dar es Salaam to Ambato flights?
Typically Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX).
What currency do I need in Ambato?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.