Dar es Salaam to Edéa flights
Edéa lies 3,443 km (2,139 mi) west of Dar es Salaam, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 5 h 10 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 | Edéa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Cameroon |
| Population | 5.4 million | 103,861 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
| Nearest large airport | DAR, 9 km out | DLA, 51 km out |
Clocks in Edéa are 2 h behind Dar es Salaam right now, so a 5 h 10 min journey lands only 3 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Edéa
Crossing from Tanzania into Cameroon: money changes from the Shilling to the Franc (XAF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +237; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Edéa
Edéa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Douala International Airport (DLA), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douala International Airport | DLA | 51 km (32 mi) | 9,350 ft | 33 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,443 km (2,139 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 Edéa from Dar es Salaam?
3,443 km (2,139 mi) in a straight line, west of Dar es Salaam.
How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Edéa by air?
About 5 h 10 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 Edéa?
Edéa is 2 h behind at the moment (Africa/Douala against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Dar es Salaam to Edéa flights?
Typically Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Douala International Airport (DLA).
What currency do I need in Edéa?
The Franc (XAF).
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.