Flights Nairobi → Dar Es Salaam
NBO → DAR
Route overview
The flight route connects Nairobi with Dar Es Salaam, utilizing both Embraer 190 and Airbus A330-300 aircraft to cater to varying passenger demands. The destination airport in Dar Es Salaam serves over 2.3 million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Nairobi (NBO) → Dar Es Salaam (DAR) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss International Air Lines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Dar Es Salaam the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Nairobi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Dar Es Salaam: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Dar Es Salaam (DAR) heads south for about 667 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 15m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Nairobi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Dar Es Salaam it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating NBO-DAR
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Frequently asked questions about NBO-DAR
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss International Air Lines, United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Dar Es Salaam, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
