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Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Julius Nyerere International Airport is an international airport serving Dar es Salaam (Dar-es-Salaam Region), Tanzania. Its IATA code is DAR and its ICAO code is HTDA. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,000 m long.
- IATADAR
- ICAOHTDA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- DAR
- ICAO code
- HTDA
- City
- Dar es Salaam
- Region / province
- Dar-es-Salaam Region
- Country / territory
- Tanzania
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 6.8735° S, 39.2073° E
- Elevation
- 55 m (182 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Dar es Salaam (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,000 m9,843 ft | Asphalt |
| 14/32 | 1,000 m3,280 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,006 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,904 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,719 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ACC | 119.300 MHz |
| Approach APP | 119.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Julius Nyerere International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Dar es Salaam through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Tanzania
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | ZNZ | 72 km |
| Kilimanjaro International Airport | JRO | 450 km |
| Mwanza International Airport | MWZ | 852 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Julius Nyerere International Airport?
The IATA code of Julius Nyerere International Airport is DAR and its ICAO code is HTDA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Julius Nyerere International Airport located?
Julius Nyerere International Airport is in Dar es Salaam, Dar-es-Salaam Region, Tanzania, at coordinates 6.8735° S, 39.2073° E and an elevation of 55 m (182 ft).
How far is Julius Nyerere International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,719 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,904 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,006 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Julius Nyerere International Airport?
The longest runway at Julius Nyerere International Airport is 3,000 m (9,843 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Julius Nyerere International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.