The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) in Van, Turkey is 5,061 kilometers (3,145 miles / 2,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Turkey. 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 21:21 in Dar es Salaam, it's 21:21 in Van.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,298 feet between the two airports. Van Ferit Melen Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Van (VAN) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 186° (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 Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.