Flight Time from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
The flight from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar covers about 46 mi and takes roughly 35 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar are about 46 mi (74 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 60 mi (96 km), a drive of about 1 hr 22 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 35 min.
| Straight-line distance | 46 mi / 74 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 60 mi / 96 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 22 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 35 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $7 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -6.494, 39.234 |
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
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar is about 46 mi (74 km) in a straight line, and roughly 60 mi (96 km) by road.