DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
8,899 km
5,530 miles
SMM
Semporna
Malaysia
Distance
8,899 km
5,530 mi / 4,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
84°
east

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DAR SMM
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Semporna Airport
IATA Code DAR SMM
ICAO Code HTDA WBKA
City Dar es Salaam Semporna
Country Tanzania Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Kuching
Elevation 182 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 4.450000, 118.580000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Semporna (SMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Semporna Airport (SMM) in Semporna, Malaysia is 8,899 kilometers (5,530 miles / 4,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Malaysia. 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 14:16 in Dar es Salaam, it's 19:16 in Semporna. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Semporna (SMM) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Semporna Airport (SMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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