Darwin to Dar es Salaam flights
Dar es Salaam lies 10,014 km (6,222 mi) west of Darwin, -6.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 35 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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| Darwin | Dar es Salaam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Tanzania |
| Population | 139,902 | 5.4 million |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9:30 (Australia/Darwin) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Nearest large airport | DRW, 7 km out | DAR, 9 km out |
Clocks in Dar es Salaam are 6 h 30 min behind Darwin right now, so a 13 h 35 min journey lands only 7 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dar es Salaam
Crossing from Australia into Tanzania: money changes from the Dollar to the Shilling (TZS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +255; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving Darwin
Darwin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,004-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Nyerere International Airport | DAR | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,843 ft | 182 ft |
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | ZNZ | 67 km (42 mi) | 9,915 ft | 54 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,014 km (6,222 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Dar es Salaam
Our booking partner lists 849 places to stay in Dar es Salaam. Of the 348 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (209), and 10 are five-star. Across 102 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 38,561 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dar es Salaam from Darwin?
10,014 km (6,222 mi) in a straight line, west of Darwin.
How long does it take to get from Darwin to Dar es Salaam by air?
About 13 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Darwin and Dar es Salaam?
Dar es Salaam is 6 h 30 min behind at the moment (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam against Australia/Darwin).
Which airports are used for Darwin to Dar es Salaam flights?
Typically Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR); Dar es Salaam also has ZNZ.
What currency do I need in Dar es Salaam?
The Shilling (TZS).
Where can I stay in Dar es Salaam?
Our booking partner lists 849 places to stay in Dar es Salaam, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.