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

ZNZ Airport Page →
1,555 mi airlines charter/private 5/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 22m ago
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FA823
FA FlySafair
738
1:50 AM
EAT
4:40 AM
SAST
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
4Z11
4Z Airlink
295
12:00 PM
EAT T3
2:55 PM
SAST
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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FA821
FA FlySafair
738
2:35 PM
EAT
5:25 PM
SAST
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
FA820
FA FlySafair
738
9:00 AM
SAST TB
1:35 PM
EAT
3h 35m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
4Z10
4Z Airlink
295
12:00 PM
SAST TB
4:35 PM
EAT
3h 35m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
FA822
FA FlySafair
738
8:15 PM
SAST TB
12:50 AM+1
EAT
3h 35m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
NBO Nairobi 6h 35m ATKLKQ → 4ZATKQ Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg flights
KGL Kigali 8h 40m WB → WB Kigali (KGL) to Johannesburg flights
ADD Addis Ababa 8h 50m AIETEY → A3AIET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Johannesburg flights
DAR Dar es Salaam 12h 55m CXTEKEY → 4ZLASA Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Johannesburg flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 15h 25m EY → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Johannesburg flights
DXB Dubai 16h 15m EKFZ → DEEKSA Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg flights
DOH Doha 16h 57m MHWB → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Johannesburg flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 25h 25m 4Y → DELHNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Johannesburg flights
IST Istanbul 30h 55m TK → 6ETK Istanbul (IST) to Johannesburg flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 34h 58m AF → AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Johannesburg flights
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Zanzibar to Johannesburg
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,555 mi 3h 50m nonstop -1h behind

ZNZ–JNB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair and Airlink lead the route. The flight covers 1,555 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZNZ–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 3 738 3h50 – – –
4Z Airlink 2 295 3h55 – – –
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – 4Z
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + FA (5 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, ZNZ to JNB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZNZ to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
NBO ~6h 35m KGL ~8h 40m ADD ~8h 50m DAR ~12h 55m ACC ~13h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
236
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Johannesburg from Zanzibar

Nearby airports with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Metric ZNZ→JNB DAR→JNB
Distance from ZNZ – 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 5 17
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 45m
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Johannesburg flights
Airports within 200 miles of ZNZ with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Zanzibar, it's 5:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
1,555 mi / 2,502 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m gate to gate.
Facts

ZNZ–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zanzibar to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance1,555 mi / 2,502 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZNZ
Full nameAbeid Amani Karume International Airport
IATA / ICAOZNZ / HTZA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation54 ft / 16 m
Destination: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZNZ to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,555 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ZNZ to JNB: FlySafair and Airlink.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jomo Kenyatta, Kigali and Addis Ababa Bole.
Johannesburg is 1 hour behind Zanzibar.
Yes, return flights from JNB to ZNZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZNZ to JNB

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from FlySafair and Airlink. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZNZ to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZNZ to JNB is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,555 miles (2,502 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jomo Kenyatta, Kigali and Addis Ababa Bole. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dar es Salaam (DAR).