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Distance from Accra to Dar es Salaam

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Accra, Ghana to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Distance
4584 km
2848 miles
Flight Time
5h 44m
Direct flight (estimated)
Direction
East
From Accra
Time Difference
3 hour(s)
UTC+0 vs UTC+3

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City Information

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Accra

Ghana
Population: 2.5 million
Airport: Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Time Zone: UTC+0
Language: English, Akan
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
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Dar es Salaam

Tanzania
Population: 6.7 million
Airport: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Time Zone: UTC+3
Language: Swahili, English
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

About This Route

The distance between Accra and Dar es Salaam is approximately 4584 kilometers (2848 miles) as the crow flies. This is the straight-line distance (great circle distance) calculated using the Haversine formula.

When traveling from Accra (ACC) to Dar es Salaam (DAR), you'll be heading east. The estimated flight time for a direct flight is approximately 5h 44m, based on an average commercial aircraft cruising speed of 800 km/h (500 mph).

Flight Information

From: Kotoka International Airport (ACC) is the main international gateway serving Accra. The airport code is ACC.

To: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) serves Dar es Salaam with code DAR.

Important: Actual flight times may vary based on wind conditions, flight paths, and whether the flight is direct or includes stops. Always check with airlines for exact schedules and routes.

About Accra, Ghana

Ghana's capital and largest city, Accra is a vibrant coastal metropolis known for its historical significance in the slave trade and as a center of West African culture and commerce.

Top Attractions: Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Jamestown, Labadi Beach, Makola Market, Independence Square

About Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tanzania's largest city and major port on the Indian Ocean. While Dodoma is the capital, Dar es Salaam remains the country's commercial center and most populous city.

Top Attractions: National Museum, Village Museum, Kivukoni Fish Market, Coco Beach, Bongoyo Island

Travel Tips

  • Time Difference: Accra is in UTC+0 while Dar es Salaam is in UTC+3. Plan your communications accordingly.
  • Currency: Accra uses Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) while Dar es Salaam uses Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travel.
  • Language: In Accra, English, Akan is spoken. In Dar es Salaam, you'll hear Swahili, English.
  • Visa Requirements: Check our visa requirements tool for entry requirements between Ghana and Tanzania.

Alternative Routes

While the straight-line distance is 4584 km, actual flight paths may be longer due to air traffic routes, weather conditions, and航空regulations. Some flights may include stops at major African hubs depending on airline and schedule.

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