Flight Time from Dar es Salaam to Malindi
The flight from Dar es Salaam to Malindi covers about 256 mi and takes roughly 58 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Dar es Salaam and Malindi are about 256 mi (412 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 312 mi (502 km), a drive of about 5 hr 35 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 58 min.
| Straight-line distance | 256 mi / 412 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 312 mi / 502 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 35 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 58 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $39 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -5.021, 39.694 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Dar es Salaam to Malindi is about 256 mi (412 km) in a straight line, and roughly 312 mi (502 km) by road.