Distance From Ellsworth Air Force Base to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, RCA - ZNZ Distance

The distance from Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 8968 miles or 14433 kilometers or 7788 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 Rapid City ( United States ) to Zanzibar ( Tanzania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rapid City and Zanzibar takes around 20 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, United States to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania is 20 hours 37 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 • RCA - ZNZ

Kilometers		14433 km
Statute Miles		8968 miles
Nautical Miles		7788 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 37 minutes

Ellsworth Air Force Base to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Flight Route Map - RCA to ZNZ Flight Path

Location of Ellsworth Air Force Base & Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Rapid City, United States and Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RCA - ZNZ

Time difference between Rapid City (United States) and Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 8 Hours.
Zanzibar time is 8 Hours ahead of Rapid City.

Location	Local Time
Rapid City (United States)	2026-03-19, 00:08:49 CDT
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2026-03-19, 08:08:49 EAT

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

Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA / KRCA) Rapid City, United States

Destination

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