Distance From Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, YOW - ZNZ Distance

The distance from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 7724 miles or 12431 kilometers or 6708 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 Ottawa ( Canada ) to Zanzibar ( Tanzania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ottawa and Zanzibar takes around 17 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania is 17 hours 45 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 • YOW - ZNZ

Kilometers		12431 km
Statute Miles		7724 miles
Nautical Miles		6708 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 45 minutes

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Flight Route Map - YOW to ZNZ Flight Path

Location of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport & Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Ottawa, Canada and Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YOW - ZNZ

Time difference between Ottawa (Canada) and Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 8 Hours.
Zanzibar time is 8 Hours ahead of Ottawa.

Location	Local Time
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-01-29, 04:05:28 EST
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2026-01-29, 12:05:28 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

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW / CYOW) Ottawa, Canada

Destination

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