DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
4,086 km
2,539 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,086 km
2,539 mi / 2,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

DAR RAH
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code DAR RAH
ICAO Code HTDA OERF
City Dar es Salaam Rafha
Country Tanzania Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 182 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 29.630000, 43.490000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 4,086 kilometers (2,539 miles / 2,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 08:34 in Dar es Salaam, it's 08:34 in Rafha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,292 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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