Distance From Whiteman Air Force Base to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, SZL - ZNZ Distance

The distance from Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 8739 miles or 14063 kilometers or 7589 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 Knob Noster ( United States ) to Zanzibar ( Tanzania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Knob Noster and Zanzibar takes around 20 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, United States to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania is 20 hours 5 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 • SZL - ZNZ

Kilometers		14063 km
Statute Miles		8739 miles
Nautical Miles		7589 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 5 minutes

Whiteman Air Force Base to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Flight Route Map - SZL to ZNZ Flight Path

Location of Whiteman Air Force Base & Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Knob Noster to Zanzibar nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Knob Noster, United States and Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SZL - ZNZ

Time difference between Knob Noster (United States) and Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 8 Hours.
Zanzibar time is 8 Hours ahead of Knob Noster.

Location	Local Time
Knob Noster (United States)	2025-12-13, 23:48:54 EST
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2025-12-14, 07:48:54 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

Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL / KSZL) Knob Noster, United States

Destination

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