BKI
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
8,645 km
5,372 miles
DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Distance
8,645 km
5,372 mi / 4,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
262°
west

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BKI DAR
Airport Name Kota Kinabalu International Airport Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport
IATA Code BKI DAR
ICAO Code WBKK HTDA
City Kota Kinabalu Dar es Salaam
Country Malaysia Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Kuching Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 10 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, 116.050000 -6.880000, 39.200000

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 8,645 kilometers (5,372 miles / 4,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:03 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 14:03 in Dar es Salaam. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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