DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
5,460 km
3,393 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
5,460 km
3,393 mi / 2,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
350°
north

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DAR IST
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code DAR IST
ICAO Code HTDA LTFM
City Dar es Salaam Istanbul
Country Tanzania Turkey
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 182 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 41.280000, 28.750000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 5,460 kilometers (3,393 miles / 2,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Turkey. 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 10:05 in Dar es Salaam, it's 10:05 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 166° (south 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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