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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FA571
FA FlySafair
738
2:35 PM
EAT
5:25 PM
SAST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA570
FA FlySafair
738
9:00 AM
SAST TB
1:35 PM
EAT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Zanzibar to Johannesburg
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,555 mi 3h 50m nonstop -1h behind 7 1-stop hubs

ZNZ–JNB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. FlySafair leads the route. The flight covers 1,555 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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
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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZNZ to JNB direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZNZ to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
178
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.

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 1 1
Weekly flights 3 8
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of ZNZ with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

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.

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)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: ZNZ
IATA / ICAOZNZ / HTZA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation54 ft / 16 m
Destination: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m

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 approximately 3h 50m. The route covers 1,555 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: FlySafair.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from ZNZ to JNB. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCT, NBO, DAR, ADD, DOH, DXB and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ZNZ to JNB

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

ZNZ to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZNZ to JNB ranges from 3 hours 50 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

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via MCT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dar es Salaam (DAR).