Distance From Gray Army Air Field to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, GRF - ZNZ Distance

The distance from Gray Army Air Field (GRF) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 9415 miles or 15151 kilometers or 8176 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 Fort Lewis/Tacoma ( United States ) to Zanzibar ( Tanzania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Lewis/Tacoma and Zanzibar takes around 21 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gray Army Air Field, Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania is 21 hours 38 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 • GRF - ZNZ

Kilometers		15151 km
Statute Miles		9415 miles
Nautical Miles		8176 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 38 minutes

Gray Army Air Field to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Flight Route Map - GRF to ZNZ Flight Path

Location of Gray Army Air Field & Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Lewis/Tacoma to Zanzibar nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States and Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GRF - ZNZ

Time difference between Fort Lewis/Tacoma (United States) and Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 10 Hours.
Zanzibar time is 10 Hours ahead of Fort Lewis/Tacoma.

Location	Local Time
Fort Lewis/Tacoma (United States)	2026-11-01, 01:03:00 MST
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2026-11-01, 11:03:00 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

Gray Army Air Field (GRF / KGRF) Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States

Destination

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