Fly private between Dar Es Salaam and Mbeya from US$9,500 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Mbeya (MBI) and Mbeya to Dar Es Salaam — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Dar Es Salaam and Mbeya is about 692 km (430 miles), or 374 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Dar Es Salaam to Mbeya (and Mbeya to Dar Es Salaam) ranges from US$9,500 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$26,000 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (TZS) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 22m | 1h 14m – 1h 30m | TSh26,130,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 17m | 1h 09m – 1h 25m | TSh35,750,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (TZS) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 22m | TSh26,130,000 – TSh37,130,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 19m | TSh28,880,000 – TSh41,250,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 17m | TSh31,630,000 – TSh44,000,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (TZS) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 17m | TSh35,750,000 – TSh49,500,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 15m | TSh39,880,000 – TSh55,000,000 (~US$14,500 – US$20,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 12m | TSh42,630,000 – TSh59,130,000 (~US$15,500 – US$21,500) | 6-8 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
The guide range for Dar Es Salaam–Mbeya is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania: Julius Nyerere International Airport.
Mbeya, Tanzania: Songwe Airport.
| Julius Nyerere International Airport | Songwe Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HTDA / DAR | HTGW / MBI |
| Longest hard runway | 9,843 ft | 10,925 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 182 ft | 4,412 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Dar Es Salaam to Mbeya can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Julius Nyerere International Airport has 9,843 ft and Songwe Airport 10,925 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 692 km.
Alternates within range: Mbeya Airport
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Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Dar Es Salaam and Mbeya is built around your itinerary.
Those 1h 22m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Dar Es Salaam–Mbeya is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$26,000 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 22m gate to gate over 692 km (430 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Dar Es Salaam–Mbeya charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Dar Es Salaam–Mbeya charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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