The flight distance from Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 1,151 kilometers (715 miles / 622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Rwanda with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:03 in Butare, it's 13:03 in Dar es Salaam.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,619 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Butare Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Butare (BTQ) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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