DAR to NBO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 667 km (415 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (NBO to DAR).
How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi?
The great-circle distance between Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 667 km (415 mi, 360 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DAR to NBO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NBO is roughly north of DAR.
How is the DAR to NBO route written in code?
The pair is written DAR-NBO in IATA codes and HTDA-HKJK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Julius Nyerere International Airport is DAR (HTDA), Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO (HKJK).
| DAR | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Julius Nyerere International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| ICAO code | HTDA | HKJK |
| Country | Tanzania | Kenya |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Rank by connections | #429 | #126 |
Both ICAO codes start with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NBO sits 5,148 ft (1,569 m) higher than DAR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DAR to NBO
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IY | Yemenia | IYE | Yemeni | Active |
| KQ | Kenya Airways | KQA | Kenya | Active |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
| PW | Precision Air | PRF | Precision Air | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: LH, UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dar es Salaam from Nairobi?
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are 667 km (415 mi, 360 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DAR to NBO?
A typical nonstop flight between DAR and NBO takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NBO from DAR?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) lies roughly north of Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).
Which airlines fly DAR to NBO?
4 airlines appear on the DAR-NBO route in the open dataset, including Yemenia, Kenya Airways, Swiss International Air Lines.
Related routes
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