Distance From Lyon Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

The distance from Lyon Airport () to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 8919 miles or 14354 kilometers or 7746 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 Thornwell ( United States ) to Zanzibar ( Tanzania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Thornwell and Zanzibar takes around 20 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lyon Airport, Thornwell, United States to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania is 20 hours 30 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 • - ZNZ

Kilometers		14354 km
Statute Miles		8919 miles
Nautical Miles		7746 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 30 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Thornwell, United States and Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ZNZ

Time difference between Thornwell (United States) and Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 9 Hours.
Zanzibar time is 9 Hours ahead of Thornwell.

Location	Local Time
Thornwell (United States)	2025-12-16, 10:00:17 CST
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2025-12-16, 19:00:17 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

Lyon Airport ( / LS14) Thornwell, United States

Destination

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