DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
5,409 km
3,361 miles
MLA
Luqa
Malta
Distance
5,409 km
3,361 mi / 2,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR MLA
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Luqa Airport
IATA Code DAR MLA
ICAO Code HTDA LMML
City Dar es Salaam Luqa
Country Tanzania Malta
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Malta
Elevation 182 ft 300 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 35.860000, 14.480000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Luqa (MLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta is 5,409 kilometers (3,361 miles / 2,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Malta. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:35 in Dar es Salaam, it's 18:35 in Luqa.

The return flight from Luqa (MLA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 146° (south 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 Luqa Airport (MLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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