Nairobi to Dar es Salaam (NBO–DAR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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415 mi airlines 36/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 3h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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BA7730+1
BA British
E90
1:30 AM
EAT T1A
3:00 AM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF8011+1
AF Air France
E90
1:30 AM
EAT T1A
3:00 AM
EAT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ482+4
KQ Kenya
E90
8:40 AM
EAT T1A
10:05 AM
EAT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL4149cs
KL KLM
E90
8:40 AM
EAT T1A
10:05 AM
EAT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV6938+1
SV Saudia
E90
12:20 PM
EAT T1A
1:45 PM
EAT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ486+2
KQ Kenya
E90
6:40 PM
EAT T1A
8:05 PM
EAT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ489+2
KQ Kenya
E90
3:50 AM
EAT T3
5:10 AM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL4183cs
KL KLM
E90
3:50 AM
EAT T3
5:10 AM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ483
KQ Kenya
E90
10:55 AM
EAT T3
12:20 PM
EAT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV6957+1
SV Saudia
73H
2:35 PM
EAT T3
3:55 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3111+1
AF Air France
E90
2:35 PM
EAT T3
3:55 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4437
ET Ethiopian
73W
5:50 PM
EAT T3
7:10 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ487+1
KQ Kenya
E90
8:55 PM
EAT T3
10:15 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3109cs
AF Air France
E90
9:00 PM
EAT T3
10:20 PM
EAT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
1 carrier, 36 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 415 mi 1h 25m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

NBO–DAR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 415 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–DAR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways Also: AF, BA, KL, SV 14 E90 1h25 SkyTeam AF, BA, KL, SV
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – AF, BA, KL, KQ, SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NBO to DAR direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
45
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to DAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
173
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.

Other ways to reach Dar es Salaam from Nairobi

Nearby airports with service to Julius Nyerere International Airport.
Metric NBO→DAR JRO→DAR
Distance from NBO 146 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 11
Weekly flights 36 71
Flight time 1h 25m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of NBO with service to Julius Nyerere International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dar es Salaam is 0 hours the same as Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · DAR: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 6:00 PM in Dar es Salaam.
Distance & Flight Time
415 mi / 667 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m.

NBO–DAR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Dar es Salaam route.
Route details
Distance415 mi / 667 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights36 out / 45 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: DAR
IATA / ICAODAR / HTDA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation182 ft / 55 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to DAR flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m. The route covers 415 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Kenya Airways. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from NBO to DAR. The return direction has about 45 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FBM, JNB, LUN, ZNZ, JRO, ADD, DXB, DOH and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DAR to NBO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JRO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 NBO to DAR

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NBO to DAR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to DAR ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 415 miles (667 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FBM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Arusha (JRO).