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Flight time from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town

Estimated duration, distance and time difference for the DAR → CPT route.

How long is the flight from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town?

The direct flight from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town takes about 4h 50m, covering roughly 3,682 km. This is an average nonstop estimate; flights with a stop take longer depending on the layover.

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Flight duration
4h 50m
Distance
3,682 km
Time difference
-1h
Dar es Salaam
DAR
UTC+3
4h 50m
Cape Town
CPT
UTC+2

If you depart at…

Departure (Dar es Salaam)Arrival (Cape Town)
6:00 AM9:50 AM
9:00 AM12:50 PM
12:00 PM3:50 PM
3:00 PM6:50 PM
6:00 PM9:50 PM
9:00 PM12:50 AM (+1 day)

Note

The estimated duration is a mathematical calculation for a nonstop flight at an average cruise speed of 850 km/h and is outside our control. Actual flight time varies with the airline, the routing, weather and the jet stream. Check with the airline for the exact duration.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town?
The direct flight from Dar es Salaam to Cape Town takes about 4h 50m over a distance of roughly 3,682 km. This is an estimate for a nonstop flight at an average cruise speed; itineraries with a connection take longer depending on the layover.
What is the distance between Dar es Salaam and Cape Town?
The approximate straight-line distance between Dar es Salaam and Cape Town is about 3,682 km. This great-circle distance is what we use to estimate the nonstop flight duration.
What is the time difference between Dar es Salaam and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 1 hour behind Dar es Salaam. The offset is already reflected in the local arrival times in the table above.