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
CAT
2h
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ET42
ET Ethiopian
73W
5:10 PM
CAT
8:10 PM
EAT
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ADD Addis Ababa 9h 10m AIETEY → ETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Blantyre flights
JNB Johannesburg 9h 25m 4ZLASA → 4ZEKET Johannesburg (JNB) to Blantyre flights
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✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dar es Salaam to Blantyre
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 672 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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
~9h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
ADD ~9h 10m JNB ~9h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
22
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 672 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DAR to BLZ: Ethiopian Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Addis Ababa Bole and O.R. Tambo.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 is about 2 hours gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Addis Ababa Bole and O.R. Tambo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.