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Dar es Salaam → Kahama

Driving from Dar es Salaam to Kahama

Kahama lies 810 km (503 mi) north-west of Dar es Salaam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 12 h 21 min without stops, over roughly 988 km (614 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

Dar es SalaamKahama

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Dar es SalaamKahama
CountryTanzaniaTanzania
Population5.4 million453,654
Elevation24 m (79 ft)1,249 m (4,098 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)

Where to book car hire from Dar es Salaam to Kahama

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Staying in Kahama

Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Kahama. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (2).

Book a hotel in Kahama

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Kahama from Dar es Salaam?

810 km (503 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dar es Salaam; by road roughly 988 km (614 mi).

How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Kahama by car?

About 12 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Dar es Salaam and Kahama?

No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam at the moment.

Where can I stay in Kahama?

Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Kahama, bookable on this site.

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.