Dar es Salaam to Abreu e Lima flights
Abreu e Lima lies 8,169 km (5,076 mi) west of Dar es Salaam, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 13 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.
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| Dar es Salaam | Abreu e Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Brazil |
| Population | 5.4 million | 104,248 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Nearest large airport | DAR, 9 km out | REC, 24 km out |
Clocks in Abreu e Lima are 6 h behind Dar es Salaam right now, so a 11 h 13 min journey lands only 5 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Abreu e Lima
Crossing from Tanzania into Brazil: money changes from the Shilling to the Real (BRL); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
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 Abreu e Lima
Abreu e Lima is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,865 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | REC | 24 km (15 mi) | 9,865 ft | 33 ft |
| Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport | JPA | 85 km (53 mi) | 8,251 ft | 217 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,169 km (5,076 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 Abreu e Lima from Dar es Salaam?
8,169 km (5,076 mi) in a straight line, west of Dar es Salaam.
How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Abreu e Lima by air?
About 11 h 13 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 Abreu e Lima?
Abreu e Lima is 6 h behind at the moment (America/Recife against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Dar es Salaam to Abreu e Lima flights?
Typically Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC); Abreu e Lima also has JPA.
What currency do I need in Abreu e Lima?
The Real (BRL).
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.