DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
8,605 km
5,347 miles
SWQ
Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
Distance
8,605 km
5,347 mi / 4,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

DAR SWQ
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Sumbawa Besar Airport
IATA Code DAR SWQ
ICAO Code HTDA WADS
City Dar es Salaam Sumbawa Island
Country Tanzania Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Makassar
Elevation 182 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 -8.490000, 117.410000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Sumbawa Island (SWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia is 8,605 kilometers (5,347 miles / 4,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Indonesia. 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 07:32 in Dar es Salaam, it's 12:32 in Sumbawa Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sumbawa Island (SWQ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 265° (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 Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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