Dar es Salaam to Moanda flights
Moanda lies 2,974 km (1,848 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 4 h 34 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 | Moanda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 5.4 million | 128,804 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
| Nearest large airport | DAR, 9 km out | SZA, 24 km out |
Clocks in Moanda are 2 h behind Dar es Salaam right now, so a 4 h 34 min journey lands only 2 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Moanda
Crossing from Tanzania into Democratic Republic of the Congo: money changes from the Shilling to the Franc (CDF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +243; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
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 Moanda
Moanda is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Soyo Airport (SZA), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cabinda Airport (CAB, 42 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soyo Airport (regional) | SZA | 24 km (15 mi) | 5,905 ft | 15 ft |
| Cabinda Airport (regional) | CAB | 42 km (26 mi) | 8,202 ft | 66 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Moanda from Dar es Salaam?
2,974 km (1,848 mi) in a straight line, west of Dar es Salaam.
How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Moanda by air?
About 4 h 34 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 Moanda?
Moanda is 2 h behind at the moment (Africa/Kinshasa against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Dar es Salaam to Moanda flights?
Typically Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Soyo Airport (SZA); Moanda also has CAB.
What currency do I need in Moanda?
The Franc (CDF).
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.