Distance From Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, RKT - ZNZ Distance

The distance from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 2470 miles or 3974 kilometers or 2145 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 Ras Al Khaimah ( United Arab Emirates ) to Zanzibar ( Tanzania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ras Al Khaimah and Zanzibar takes around 5 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania is 5 hours 40 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 • RKT - ZNZ

Kilometers		3974 km
Statute Miles		2470 miles
Nautical Miles		2145 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 40 minutes

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Flight Route Map - RKT to ZNZ Flight Path

Location of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport & Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates and Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKT - ZNZ

Time difference between Ras Al Khaimah (United Arab Emirates) and Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 1 Hours.
Zanzibar time is 1 Hours behind Ras Al Khaimah.

Location	Local Time
Ras Al Khaimah (United Arab Emirates)	2026-06-20, 15:37:48 +04
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2026-06-20, 14:37:48 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

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT / OMRK) Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Destination

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