CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,744 km
2,326 miles
ZNZ
Kiembi Samaki
Tanzania
Distance
3,744 km
2,326 mi / 2,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
39°
northeast

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CPT ZNZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Zanzibar Airport
IATA Code CPT ZNZ
ICAO Code FACT HTZA
City Cape Town Kiembi Samaki
Country South Africa Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 151 ft 54 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -6.220000, 39.220000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) in Kiembi Samaki, Tanzania is 3,744 kilometers (2,326 miles / 2,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:12 in Cape Town, it's 11:12 in Kiembi Samaki.

The return flight from Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 212° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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