Distance From Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport, ZNZ - CEB Distance

The distance from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) is 5941 miles or 9561 kilometers or 5159 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Zanzibar ( Tanzania ) to Lapu-Lapu City ( Philippines )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zanzibar and Lapu-Lapu City takes around 13 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania to Mactan Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines is 13 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ZNZ - CEB

Kilometers		9561 km
Statute Miles		5941 miles
Nautical Miles		5159 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 39 minutes

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mactan Cebu International Airport Flight Route Map - ZNZ to CEB Flight Path

Location of Abeid Amani Karume International Airport & Mactan Cebu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zanzibar to Lapu-Lapu City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Zanzibar, Tanzania and Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZNZ - CEB

Time difference between Zanzibar (Tanzania) and Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines) is 5 Hours.
Lapu-Lapu City time is 5 Hours ahead of Zanzibar.

Location	Local Time
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2026-08-17, 14:03:22 EAT
Lapu-Lapu City (Philippines)	2026-08-17, 19:03:22 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ / HTZA) Zanzibar, Tanzania

Destination

Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB / RPVM) Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines