Distance From Rio Sidra Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

The distance from Rio Sidra Airport () to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 8226 miles or 13239 kilometers or 7144 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 Rio Sidra ( Panama ) to Zanzibar ( Tanzania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio Sidra and Zanzibar takes around 18 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Sidra Airport, Rio Sidra, Panama to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania is 18 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 • - ZNZ

Kilometers		13239 km
Statute Miles		8226 miles
Nautical Miles		7144 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 54 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Rio Sidra, Panama and Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ZNZ

Time difference between Rio Sidra (Panama) and Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 8 Hours.
Zanzibar time is 8 Hours ahead of Rio Sidra.

Location	Local Time
Rio Sidra (Panama)	2025-12-15, 17:20:53 EST
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2025-12-16, 01:20:53 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

Rio Sidra Airport ( / ) Rio Sidra, Panama

Destination

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