DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
1,052 km
654 miles
JIN
Jinja
Uganda
Distance
1,052 km
654 mi / 568 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
321°
northwest

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DAR JIN
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Jinja Airport
IATA Code DAR JIN
ICAO Code HTDA HUJI
City Dar es Salaam Jinja
Country Tanzania Uganda
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Kampala
Elevation 182 ft 3,855 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 0.450000, 33.200000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Jinja (JIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda is 1,052 kilometers (654 miles / 568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Uganda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:29 in Dar es Salaam, it's 01:29 in Jinja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,673 feet between the two airports. Jinja Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Jinja (JIN) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 141° (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 Jinja Airport (JIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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