Distance From King Mswati III International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, SHO - ZNZ Distance

The distance from King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 1477 miles or 2377 kilometers or 1283 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 Mpaka ( Eswatini ) to Zanzibar ( Tanzania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mpaka and Zanzibar takes around 3 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from King Mswati III International Airport, Mpaka, Eswatini to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania is 3 hours 23 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 • SHO - ZNZ

Kilometers		2377 km
Statute Miles		1477 miles
Nautical Miles		1283 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 23 minutes

King Mswati III International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Flight Route Map - SHO to ZNZ Flight Path

Location of King Mswati III International Airport & Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Mpaka, Eswatini and Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHO - ZNZ

Time difference between Mpaka (Eswatini) and Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 1 Hours.
Zanzibar time is 1 Hours ahead of Mpaka.

Location	Local Time
Mpaka (Eswatini)	2025-12-14, 10:37:48 SAST
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2025-12-14, 11:37:48 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

King Mswati III International Airport (SHO / FDSK) Mpaka, Eswatini

Destination

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