Dar es Salaam to Blantyre (DAR–BLZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET Ethiopian
73W
7:40 AM
EAT T3
8:40 AM
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ET Ethiopian
73W
5:10 PM
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Dar es Salaam to Blantyre
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 672 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

DAR–BLZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 672 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAR–BLZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 73W 2h – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAR to BLZ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAR to BLZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
JNB ~18h 0m ADD ~18h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
19
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Blantyre is 1 hour behind Dar es Salaam.
DAR: EAT · BLZ: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dar es Salaam, it's 5:00 PM in Blantyre.
Distance & Flight Time
672 mi / 1,082 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.
Facts

DAR–BLZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dar es Salaam to Blantyre route.
Route details
Distance672 mi / 1,082 km
Flight time2h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: DAR
Full nameJulius Nyerere International Airport
IATA / ICAODAR / HTDA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation182 ft / 55 m
Destination: BLZ
Full nameChileka International Airport
IATA / ICAOBLZ / FWCL
TimezoneAfrica/Blantyre
Elevation2,555 ft / 779 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAR to BLZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Chileka International Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 672 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DAR to BLZ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JNB and ADD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Blantyre is 1 hour behind Dar es Salaam.
Yes, return flights from BLZ to DAR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DAR to BLZ

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Chileka International Airport (BLZ) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DAR to BLZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAR to BLZ ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 672 miles (1,082 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via JNB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.