JohannesburgtoZanzibarFlight Time
JNB–ZNZ · Nonstop
Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo International Airport) to Zanzibar (Zanzibar Airport).
The estimated flight time from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) is about 3h 47m, covering 1,555 miles. Flysafair and South African Airlink fly the route nonstop with 5×/wk departures, from 09:00 to 20:15 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 47m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,555 mi | Nonstop | 5×/wk From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Flysafair and South African Airlink operate 5×/wk flights from JNB to ZNZ. Departures leave from Terminal B at JNB.
- First departure
- 09:00
- Last departure
- 20:15
- Cadence
- 3 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 3
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flysafair | 3×/wk | Boeing 737 · Terminal B | 09:0020:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
ZNZ to JNB flights — 5×/wk on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for JNB, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 5 scheduled departures across 3 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
The estimated flight time from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) is about 3h 47m, based on the 1,555-mile flying distance.
How far is Johannesburg from Zanzibar?
Johannesburg (JNB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) is about 1,555 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
Yes. Flysafair and South African Airlink fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ), with 5×/wk departures.
Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
Flysafair and South African Airlink fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ).
What aircraft fly from Johannesburg to Zanzibar?
The JNB–ZNZ route is flown with Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Zanzibar
- DAR - Dar es SalaamMwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport · 45 mi from ZNZFlights to DAR