DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
8,039 km
4,995 miles
GLA
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Distance
8,039 km
4,995 mi / 4,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR GLA
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Glasgow International Airport
IATA Code DAR GLA
ICAO Code HTDA EGPF
City Dar es Salaam Glasgow
Country Tanzania United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/London
Elevation 182 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 55.870000, -4.430000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Glasgow (GLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) in Glasgow, United Kingdom is 8,039 kilometers (4,995 miles / 4,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Tanzania with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:42 in Dar es Salaam, it's 09:42 in Glasgow. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Glasgow (GLA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 134° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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