Airport Comparison
| DAR | JEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Jeki Airstrip |
| IATA Code | DAR | JEK |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | FLJK |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Lower Zambezi National Park |
| Country | Tanzania | Zambia |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Africa/Lusaka |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 4,462 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -15.630000, 29.600000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia is 1,428 kilometers (888 miles / 771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 12:11 in Dar es Salaam, it's 11:11 in Lower Zambezi National Park.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,280 feet between the two airports. Jeki Airstrip sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). 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 Jeki Airstrip (JEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.