DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
9,411 km
5,848 miles
PKX
Beijing
China
Distance
9,411 km
5,848 mi / 5,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
49°
northeast

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DAR PKX
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Beijing Daxing International Airport
IATA Code DAR PKX
ICAO Code HTDA ZBAD
City Dar es Salaam Beijing
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 182 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 39.500000, 116.400000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Beijing (PKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) in Beijing, China is 9,411 kilometers (5,848 miles / 5,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 06:03 in Dar es Salaam, it's 11:03 in Beijing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Beijing (PKX) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 257° (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 Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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