Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 174° / 354° true |
9,915 ft3,022 m | 148 ft45 m | asphalt · lit |
Runway numbers are the magnetic heading divided by ten, rounded; L, C and R mark parallel runways. Displaced thresholds shorten the usable length at some ends.
Location and time
| Coordinates | 6.2°S, 39.2°E (-6.222, 39.2249) |
|---|---|
| Region | Kaskazini Unguja Region, Tanzania |
| Time zone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam: UTC+3 all year (no daylight saving time) |
Distances and flight times to world hubs
| Hub | Distance | From ZNZ | To ZNZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg JNB | 2,502 km1,555 mi | 3 h 55 min | 3 h 50 min |
| Doha DOH | 3,749 km2,330 mi | 5 h 15 min | 5 h 20 min |
| Dubai DXB | 3,911 km2,430 mi | 5 h 25 min | 5 h 35 min |
| Istanbul IST | 5,389 km3,348 mi | 7 h 15 min | 7 h 05 min |
| Delhi DEL | 5,604 km3,482 mi | 7 h 15 min | 7 h 35 min |
| Frankfurt FRA | 6,917 km4,298 mi | 9 h 05 min | 8 h 45 min |
| Paris CDG | 7,096 km4,409 mi | 9 h 20 min | 8 h 50 min |
| Singapore SIN | 7,238 km4,498 mi | 9 h 15 min | 9 h 20 min |
| London LHR | 7,443 km4,625 mi | 9 h 45 min | 9 h 15 min |
| Hong Kong HKG | 8,714 km5,414 mi | 10 h 45 min | 11 h 10 min |
| São Paulo GRU | 9,295 km5,776 mi | 12 h 05 min | 11 h 10 min |
| Beijing PEK | 9,392 km5,836 mi | 11 h 15 min | 12 h 15 min |
| Tokyo HND | 11,364 km7,061 mi | 13 h 20 min | 14 h 40 min |
| Sydney SYD | 11,603 km7,210 mi | 13 h 20 min | 15 h 20 min |
| New York JFK | 12,391 km7,699 mi | 16 h 05 min | 14 h 20 min |
| Toronto YYZ | 12,782 km7,942 mi | 16 h 35 min | 14 h 45 min |
| Chicago ORD | 13,481 km8,377 mi | 17 h 30 min | 15 h 25 min |
| Atlanta ATL | 13,482 km8,377 mi | 17 h 20 min | 15 h 30 min |
| Mexico City MEX | 15,277 km9,493 mi | 19 h | 17 h 50 min |
| Los Angeles LAX | 16,168 km10,046 mi | 20 h 35 min | 18 h 25 min |
Estimated scheduled flight times for a nonstop flight; whether one operates is not something we track. Linked hubs have a full route page.
Nearest airports with scheduled flights
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Dar es Salaam DAR Julius Nyerere International Airport | 72 km45 mi S |
| Tanga TGT Tanga Airport | 127 km79 mi N |
| Mombasa MBA Moi International Airport · Kenya | 247 km153 mi N |
| Malindi MYD Malindi International Airport · Kenya | 347 km215 mi NNE |
| Dodoma DOD Dodoma Airport | 384 km238 mi W |
| Arusha JRO Kilimanjaro International Airport | 392 km243 mi NW |
| Arusha ARK Arusha Airport | 428 km266 mi NW |
| Ol Tukai ASV Amboseli Airport · Kenya | 454 km282 mi NNW |
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Radio frequencies
| Service | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Zanzibar Approach | 121.200 |
| ATIS (recorded airport information) | 126.400 | |
| Ground | Zanzibar Ground | 121.700 |
| Tower | Zanzibar Tower | 121.200 |
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