NairobitoZanzibarFlight Time
NBO–ZNZ · Nonstop
Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) to Zanzibar (Zanzibar Airport).
The estimated flight time from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) is about 1h 21m, covering 374 miles. Kenya Airways, Precision Air, and Air Tanzania fly the route nonstop with 3-4/day departures, from 01:20 to 20:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 21m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 374 mi | Nonstop | 3-4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Nairobi to Zanzibar
Kenya Airways, Precision Air, and Air Tanzania operate 3-4/day flights from NBO to ZNZ. Departures leave from Terminals 1A and 1B at NBO.
- First departure
- 01:20
- Last departure
- 20:00
- Cadence
- 7 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 7
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Airways | 2/day | Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 1A · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
ZNZ to NBO flights — 3-4/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for NBO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 24 scheduled departures across 7 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 Nairobi to Zanzibar?
The estimated flight time from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) is about 1h 21m, based on the 374-mile flying distance.
How far is Nairobi from Zanzibar?
Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) is about 374 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?
Yes. Kenya Airways, Precision Air, and Air Tanzania fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar?
Kenya Airways, Precision Air, and Air Tanzania fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ).
What aircraft fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar?
The NBO–ZNZ route is flown with ATR 42/72, Boeing 737, Bombardier Q400, 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