DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
7,972 km
4,953 miles
JGN
Jiayuguan
China
Distance
7,972 km
4,953 mi / 4,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
44°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

DAR JGN
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Jiayuguan Airport
IATA Code DAR JGN
ICAO Code HTDA ZLJQ
City Dar es Salaam Jiayuguan
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 182 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 39.860000, 98.340000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Jiayuguan (JGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China is 7,972 kilometers (4,953 miles / 4,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 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 12:42 in Dar es Salaam, it's 17:42 in Jiayuguan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jiayuguan (JGN) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 244° (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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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