Distance From Simpson Field to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

The distance from Simpson Field () to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 8732 miles or 14052 kilometers or 7583 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 Picayune ( United States ) to Zanzibar ( Tanzania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Picayune and Zanzibar takes around 20 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Simpson Field, Picayune, United States to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania is 20 hours 4 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		14052 km
Statute Miles		8732 miles
Nautical Miles		7583 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 4 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ZNZ

Time difference between Picayune (United States) and Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 7 Hours.
Zanzibar time is 7 Hours ahead of Picayune.

Location	Local Time
Picayune (United States)	2026-03-18, 21:34:45 EDT
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2026-03-19, 04:34:45 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

Simpson Field ( / MS61) Picayune, United States

Destination

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