Julius Nyerere International Airport

IATA CodeDAR

ICAO CodeHTDA

Country Tanzania

Aerial view of Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Location

UTC

Timezone

-6.8735 S, 39.2073 E

Coordinates

182 ft (55 m)

Elevation

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What is Julius Nyerere International Airport?

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR/HTDA) is Large Airport serving Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Located at coordinates 6.8735 S, 39.2073 E, the airport sits at an elevation of 182 feet (55 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport offers scheduled commercial flights to various destinations.

Current Weather

23°C

Patchy Rain Nearby

Feels Like 18°C

Humidity89%

Wind5 km/h

Visibility10 km

Local Time

22:52:53

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone

UTC

Region: Tanzania

Continent: Africa

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Where is Julius Nyerere International Airport on Map?

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Geographic Information

HemisphereSouthern Hemisphere

ContinentAfrica

Country

Tanzania (TZ)

CityDar es Salaam

Latitude-6.873499

Longitude39.207288

Coordinates6.873499° S, 39.207288° E

Elevation182 ft (55 m)

GPS CodeHTDA

Region CodeTZ-02

Location Map

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Runways at Julius Nyerere International Airport

Julius Nyerere International Airport has 4 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

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Primary

Length

3,000 m9,843 ft

Width

46 m151 ft

Surface

Asphalt

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Runway 2

Length

3,000 m9,843 ft

Width

46 m151 ft

Surface

Asphalt

14/32

Runway 3

Length

1,000 m3,281 ft

Width

30 m98 ft

Surface

Asphalt

14/32

Runway 4

Length

1,000 m3,281 ft

Width

30 m98 ft

Surface

Asphalt

Terminals at Julius Nyerere International Airport

Julius Nyerere International Airport has 2 terminal(s). Below you can find the list of terminals and buildings at this airport.

Terminal 1 (Charter Terminal)

Terminal 3 International

Radio Frequencies at Julius Nyerere International Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Julius Nyerere International Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

Type	Frequency	Description
ACC	119.300 MHz	CON
APP	119.600 MHz	APP
TWR	118.300 MHz	TWR

Navigation Aids at Julius Nyerere International Airport

Radio navigation aids (navaids) associated with Julius Nyerere International Airport. These are ground-based electronic devices that help pilots navigate and land safely.

NDBDM

Dar Es Salaam

273 kHz

NDBDR

Dar Es Salaam

361 kHz

155 ft

NDBDS

Dar Es Salaam

283 kHz

About 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.

Airport Analysis for Julius Nyerere International Airport

Distance to Major Cities

Flight distances and estimated travel times from Julius Nyerere International Airport to major world cities.

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

3,968 km4 h 58 m flight

Cairo

Egypt

4,192 km5 h 14 m flight

Mumbai

India

4,683 km5 h 51 m flight

Istanbul

Turkey

5,426 km6 h 47 m flight

Rome

Italy

6,064 km7 h 35 m flight

Madrid

Spain

6,847 km8 h 34 m flight

Moscow

Russia

6,966 km8 h 42 m flight

Berlin

Germany

7,042 km8 h 48 m flight

Bangkok

Thailand

7,142 km8 h 56 m flight

Paris

France

7,158 km8 h 57 m flight

Singapore

7,227 km9 h 2 m flight

Amsterdam

Netherlands

7,344 km9 h 11 m flight

Nearby Cities to Julius Nyerere International Airport

Explore cities in Tanzania that are easily accessible from Julius Nyerere International Airport. Discover nearby destinations with estimated driving distances and times.

Dar es SalaamDar es Salaam

9 km9 min drive

MagomeniDar es Salaam

9 km9 min drive

KisarawePwani

16 km16 min drive

VikinduPwani

18 km18 min drive

KibahaPwani

34 km34 min drive

MkurangaPwani

44 km44 min drive

MahondaZanzibar South

55 km55 min drive

MlandiziPwani

56 km56 min drive

BagamoyoPwani

58 km58 min drive

ManeromangoPwani

59 km59 min drive

SokoniZanzibar South

62 km1 h 2 m drive

NgananeZanzibar South

65 km1 h 5 m drive

ZanzibarZanzibar West

79 km1 h 19 m drive

KoaniZanzibar South

83 km1 h 23 m drive

Koani NdogoZanzibar South

83 km1 h 23 m drive

BunguPwani

86 km1 h 26 m drive

MvomeroPwani

92 km1 h 32 m drive

ChalinzePwani

98 km1 h 38 m drive

KibitiPwani

99 km1 h 39 m drive

KiwengwaZanzibar North

100 km1 h 40 m drive

LugobaPwani

107 km1 h 47 m drive

Closest States to Julius Nyerere International Airport

Explore nearby states in Tanzania accessible from Julius Nyerere International Airport. Plan your regional travel with distance information.

Dar es Salaam02

9 km3 airports

Pwani19

66 km11 airports

Zanzibar West15

72 km1 cities

Zanzibar South11

73 km5 cities

Zanzibar North07

104 km1 airports

Pemba South10

184 km3 cities

Tanga25

200 km5 airports

Pemba North06

214 km3 cities

Lindi12

280 km9 airports

Dodoma03

327 km8 airports

Morogoro16

329 km20 airports

Kilimanjaro09

342 km6 airports

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Julius Nyerere International Airport?

The IATA code for Julius Nyerere International Airport is DAR. The ICAO code is HTDA. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.

Where is Julius Nyerere International Airport located?

Julius Nyerere International Airport is located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The airport's coordinates are -6.8735 S, 39.2073 E.

What is the timezone at Julius Nyerere International Airport?

Julius Nyerere International Airport operates in the UTC timezone.

What is the elevation of Julius Nyerere International Airport?

Julius Nyerere International Airport is located at an elevation of 182 feet (55 meters) above sea level.