Distance From İstanbul Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, IST - ZNZ Distance

The distance from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 3348 miles or 5387 kilometers or 2907 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 Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey ) to Zanzibar ( Tanzania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arnavutköy, Istanbul and Zanzibar takes around 7 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania is 7 hours 41 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 • IST - ZNZ

Kilometers		5387 km
Statute Miles		3348 miles
Nautical Miles		2907 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 41 minutes

İstanbul Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Flight Route Map - IST to ZNZ Flight Path

Location of İstanbul Airport & Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Zanzibar nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey and Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IST - ZNZ

Time difference between Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) and Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-15, 14:07:36 +03
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2025-12-15, 14:07:36 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

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey

Destination

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