Distance From Kigali International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, KGL - ZNZ Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 692 miles or 1113 kilometers or 601 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 Kigali ( Rwanda ) to Zanzibar ( Tanzania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Zanzibar takes around 1 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania is 1 hours 35 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 • KGL - ZNZ

Kilometers		1113 km
Statute Miles		692 miles
Nautical Miles		601 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 35 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to ZNZ Flight Path

Location of Kigali International Airport & Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - ZNZ

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 1 Hours.
Zanzibar time is 1 Hours ahead of Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-16, 17:42:10 CAT
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2026-09-16, 18:42:10 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

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda

Destination

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