DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
9,558 km
5,939 miles
HGH
Hangzhou
China
Distance
9,558 km
5,939 mi / 5,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR HGH
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
IATA Code DAR HGH
ICAO Code HTDA ZSHC
City Dar es Salaam Hangzhou
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 182 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 30.230000, 120.430000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Hangzhou (HGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) in Hangzhou, China is 9,558 kilometers (5,939 miles / 5,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 03:32 in Dar es Salaam, it's 08:32 in Hangzhou. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hangzhou (HGH) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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