BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
1,929 km
1,199 miles
DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Distance
1,929 km
1,199 mi / 1,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BZU DAR
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport
IATA Code BZU DAR
ICAO Code FZKJ HTDA
City N/A Dar es Salaam
Country DR Congo Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 1,378 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 -6.880000, 39.200000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 1,929 kilometers (1,199 miles / 1,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:09 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 05:09 in Dar es Salaam.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,196 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Buta Zega Airport.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 304° (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 Buta Zega Airport (BZU) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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