Airport Comparison
| DAR | LIX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Likoma Island Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | LIX |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | FWLK |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Likoma Island |
| Country | Tanzania | Malawi |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Africa/Blantyre |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 1,600 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -12.080000, 34.730000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Likoma Island (LIX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Likoma Island Airport (LIX) in Likoma Island, Malawi is 758 kilometers (471 miles / 409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.
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 Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:29 in Dar es Salaam, it's 02:29 in Likoma Island.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,418 feet between the two airports. Likoma Island Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Likoma Island (LIX) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 41° (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 Likoma Island Airport (LIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.