Distance From King Shaka International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, DUR - ZNZ Distance

The distance from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 1701 miles or 2737 kilometers or 1477 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 Durban ( South Africa ) to Zanzibar ( Tanzania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Durban and Zanzibar takes around 3 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania is 3 hours 54 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 • DUR - ZNZ

Kilometers		2737 km
Statute Miles		1701 miles
Nautical Miles		1477 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 54 minutes

King Shaka International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Flight Route Map - DUR to ZNZ Flight Path

Location of King Shaka International Airport & Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Durban, South Africa and Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DUR - ZNZ

Time difference between Durban (South Africa) and Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 1 Hours.
Zanzibar time is 1 Hours ahead of Durban.

Location	Local Time
Durban (South Africa)	2026-10-29, 12:43:44 SAST
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2026-10-29, 13:43:44 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 Shaka International Airport (DUR / FALE) Durban, South Africa

Destination

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