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Julius Nyerere International Airport

IATA DARICAO HTDA🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam
Coordinates
6.8735°S, 39.2073°E
Elevation
182 ft (55 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
TZ-02
Time zone
Dar es Salaam(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
2.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:15
Sunrise
06:37
Sunset
18:22
Civil dusk
18:45

About 11h 45m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Julius Nyerere International Airport

Julius Nyerere International Airport

Julius Nyerere International Airport is the international airport of Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania. It is located in Kipawa ward of Ilala District in Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania. The airport has flights to destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. It is named after Julius Nyerere (1922–1999), the nation's first president.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

HTDA

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 239,843 ft / 3,000 m151 ftAspLightedOpen
14 / 323,280 ft / 1,000 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ACCCON119.300 MHz
APPAPP119.600 MHz
TWRTWR118.300 MHz

Navaids(4)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (22)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Julius Nyerere International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Julius Nyerere International Airport?

The ICAO code for Julius Nyerere International Airport is HTDA, and its IATA code is DAR.

Where is Julius Nyerere International Airport located?

Julius Nyerere International Airport is large airport located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, at an elevation of 182 ft (55 m).

How many runways does Julius Nyerere International Airport have?

Julius Nyerere International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 9,843 ft / 3,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Julius Nyerere International Airport include Air France, Air Mozambique, Delta Air Lines, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, among 19 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Julius Nyerere International Airport?

Historical data lists 22 nonstop destinations from Julius Nyerere International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Julius Nyerere International Airport in?

Julius Nyerere International Airport is in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Julius Nyerere International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Julius Nyerere International Airport is approximately 2.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Julius Nyerere International Airport?

The nearest airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport is Ras Kutani Airport (TZ-0113), about 17.4 nm to the ese, followed by Amani Beach Airport and Sanzale Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Julius Nyerere International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.