DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
1,578 km
981 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
1,578 km
981 mi / 852 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

DAR WAC
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code DAR WAC
ICAO Code HTDA HAWC
City Dar es Salaam Waca
Country Tanzania Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 182 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 7.170000, 37.170000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 1,578 kilometers (981 miles / 852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:50 in Dar es Salaam, it's 06:50 in Waca.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,018 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 172° (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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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