DAR to ZNZ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 72 km (45 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 35m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (ZNZ to DAR).
How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?
The great-circle distance between Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 72 km (45 mi, 39 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 ZNZ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZNZ is roughly north of DAR.
How is the DAR to ZNZ route written in code?
The pair is written DAR-ZNZ in IATA codes and HTDA-HTZA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Julius Nyerere International Airport is DAR (HTDA), Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is ZNZ (HTZA).
| DAR | ZNZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Julius Nyerere International Airport | Abeid Amani Karume International Airport |
| ICAO code | HTDA | HTZA |
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 54 ft |
| Rank by connections | #429 | #810 |
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.
ZNZ sits 128 ft (39 m) lower than DAR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DAR to ZNZ
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET | Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | Ethiopian | Active |
| PW | Precision Air | PRF | Precision Air | Active |
| WY | Oman Air | OMA | Oman Air | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: KQ, LH.
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 Zanzibar?
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) are 72 km (45 mi, 39 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DAR to ZNZ?
A typical nonstop flight between DAR and ZNZ takes about 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZNZ from DAR?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) lies roughly north of Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).
Which airlines fly DAR to ZNZ?
3 airlines appear on the DAR-ZNZ route in the open dataset, including Ethiopian Airlines, Precision Air, Oman Air.
Related routes
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