Johannesburg to Zanzibar (JNB–ZNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Johannesburg to Zanzibar
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,555 mi 3h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

JNB–ZNZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. FlySafair leads the route. The flight covers 1,555 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–ZNZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 3 738 3h35 – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FA (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JNB to ZNZ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to ZNZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
DAR ~9h 40m NBO ~16h 5m DOH ~17h 45m ADD ~21h 30m DXB ~22h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
217
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · ZNZ: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 7:00 PM in Zanzibar.
Distance & Flight Time
1,555 mi / 2,502 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m.
Facts

JNB–ZNZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Zanzibar route.
Route details
Distance1,555 mi / 2,502 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: ZNZ
Full nameAbeid Amani Karume International Airport
IATA / ICAOZNZ / HTZA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation54 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to ZNZ flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport take approximately 3h 35m. The route covers 1,555 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: FlySafair.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from JNB to ZNZ. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAR, NBO, DOH, ADD, DXB, CDG, IST, FRA and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg.
Yes, return flights from ZNZ to JNB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JNB to ZNZ

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) are connected by nonstop service from FlySafair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JNB to ZNZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to ZNZ ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,555 miles (2,502 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via DAR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.