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LHR to DAR: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Dar Es Salaam (Julius Nyerere International Airport)
4,665 mi
7,508 km · 4,054 nm
9h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,665 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 37m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- DAR — Julius Nyerere International Airport · Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near DAR
- ZNZ · Abeid Amani Karume International Airport45 mi away
- MFA · Mafia Island Airport79 mi away
- PMA · Pemba Airport120 mi away
- TGT · Tanga Airport124 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from DAR?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is 4,665 miles (7,508 km, 4,054 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to DAR?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 37m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Dar Es Salaam?
Dar Es Salaam is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to DAR?
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