DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
1,185 km
736 miles
MBQ
Mbarara
Uganda
Distance
1,185 km
736 mi / 640 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR MBQ
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Mbarara Airport
IATA Code DAR MBQ
ICAO Code HTDA HUMA
City Dar es Salaam Mbarara
Country Tanzania Uganda
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Kampala
Elevation 182 ft 4,600 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 -0.560000, 30.600000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Mbarara (MBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Mbarara Airport (MBQ) in Mbarara, Uganda is 1,185 kilometers (736 miles / 640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 02:13 in Dar es Salaam, it's 02:13 in Mbarara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,418 feet between the two airports. Mbarara Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Mbarara (MBQ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 127° (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 Mbarara Airport (MBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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