DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
9,274 km
5,762 miles
HFE
Hefei
China
Distance
9,274 km
5,762 mi / 5,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR HFE
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Hefei Xinqiao International Airport
IATA Code DAR HFE
ICAO Code HTDA ZSOF
City Dar es Salaam Hefei
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 182 ft 210 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 31.990000, 116.970000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Hefei (HFE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) in Hefei, China is 9,274 kilometers (5,762 miles / 5,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 14:33 in Dar es Salaam, it's 19:33 in Hefei. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hefei (HFE) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 258° (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 Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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