How long is the flight to Dar es Salaam from London?

Dar es Salaam is about 4,665 miles from Heathrow. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 9h 45m; with one connection most journeys take 13h 15m to 15h 15m.

Which airport do I fly into?

Julius Nyerere International Airport, airport code DAR.

What is the time difference?

Local time in Dar es Salaam is UTC+3. The UK is on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer.

How do I get today’s fare?

Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — we’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.

Dar es Salaam

Tanzania · DAR

Cheap flights to Dar es Salaam

Tanzania’s largest city and port, and the jumping-off point for Zanzibar and the southern parks.

Arrival airport: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Distance from London: 4,665 miles
Non-stop flying time: around 9h 45m
With one stop: usually 13h 15m–15h 15m
Local time: UTC+3
Currency: Tanzanian shilling (TZS)

When to go

June to October.

How people get there

Common connecting points for Dar es Salaam: Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Which airlines are flying, and whether there is a non-stop service on your dates, changes through the year — a consultant checks live schedules and fares for you.

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Other cities in Tanzania

Zanzibar

Entry requirements change. Check the latest UK government travel advice for Tanzania before you book.

Questions people ask

How long is the flight to Dar es Salaam from London?: Dar es Salaam is about 4,665 miles from Heathrow. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 9h 45m; with one connection most journeys take 13h 15m to 15h 15m.
Which airport do I fly into?: Julius Nyerere International Airport, airport code DAR.
What is the time difference?: Local time in Dar es Salaam is UTC+3. The UK is on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer.
When is the best time to go?: June to October.
How do I get today’s fare?: Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — we’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.