London to Zanzibar Flight Duration

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What is the flight duration from London to Zanzibar?
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Average flight time is 9 hours 3 minutes

The fastest flight time from London to Zanzibar is 9 hours 3 minutes

London to Zanzibar flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 9 hours 3 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from London to Zanzibar is 9 hours 3 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from London to Zanzibar is 4,612 miles / 7,423 km

London airports

London has 5 airports: London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN).

If you don't fancy flying from London there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Zanzibar: London Southend Airport (SEN), Cambridge Airport (CBG), Southampton Airport (SOU), Bournemouth Airport (BOH) and Birmingham Airport (BHX).

Zanzibar airports

Zanzibar has 1 airport: Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

If you don't fancy flying from Zanzibar there are a number of airports nearby that fly to London: Dar-es-Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: and London to Tanzania.

London & Zanzibar local times and timezones

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London, United Kingdom is 3 hours behind of Zanzibar, Tanzania

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London to Zanzibar FAQs

How long does it take to fly from London to Zanzibar?

On average, the flight time from London to Zanzibar is 9 hours 3 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from London to Zanzibar could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between London and Zanzibar?

The distance between London and Zanzibar is 4,612 miles or 7,423 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from London to Zanzibar?

The shortest flight time from London to Zanzibar is 9 hours 3 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from London to Zanzibar?

The average flight time from London to Zanzibar is 9 hours 3 minutes. Nearby airports to consider flying from include: London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN). Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between London and Zanzibar?

The time zone difference between London and Zanzibar is -3 hours.