DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
9,164 km
5,694 miles
HDG
Handan
China
Distance
9,164 km
5,694 mi / 4,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
52°
northeast

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DAR HDG
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Handan Airport
IATA Code DAR HDG
ICAO Code HTDA ZBHD
City Dar es Salaam Handan
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 182 ft 229 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 36.530000, 114.430000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Handan (HDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Handan Airport (HDG) in Handan, China is 9,164 kilometers (5,694 miles / 4,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:01 in Dar es Salaam, it's 06:01 in Handan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Handan (HDG) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 256° (west 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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Handan Airport (HDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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