Flight Time from Arusha to Zanzibar
The flight from Arusha to Zanzibar covers about 259 mi and takes roughly 59 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Arusha and Zanzibar are about 259 mi (418 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 317 mi (509 km), a drive of about 5 hr 40 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 59 min.
| Straight-line distance | 259 mi / 418 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 317 mi / 509 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 40 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 59 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $40 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -4.766, 37.938 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Arusha to Zanzibar is about 259 mi (418 km) in a straight line, and roughly 317 mi (509 km) by road.