Airport Comparison
| BLZ | DAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chileka International Airport | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport |
| IATA Code | BLZ | DAR |
| ICAO Code | FWCL | HTDA |
| City | Blantyre | Dar es Salaam |
| Country | Malawi | Tanzania |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 2,555 ft | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | -15.680000, 34.970000 | -6.880000, 39.200000 |
Blantyre (BLZ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 1,082 kilometers (672 miles / 584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Malawi with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 20:19 in Blantyre, it's 21:19 in Dar es Salaam.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,373 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Chileka International Airport.
The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 205° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.