Distance From London Heathrow Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, LHR - ZNZ Distance

The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 4625 miles or 7443 kilometers or 4017 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 London ( United Kingdom ) to Zanzibar ( Tanzania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Zanzibar takes around 10 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania is 10 hours 37 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 • LHR - ZNZ

Kilometers		7443 km
Statute Miles		4625 miles
Nautical Miles		4017 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 37 minutes

London Heathrow Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Flight Route Map - LHR to ZNZ Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LHR - ZNZ

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 3 Hours.
Zanzibar time is 3 Hours ahead of London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-15, 14:47:54 GMT
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2025-12-15, 17:47:54 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

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom

Destination

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