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ZNZ to LHR: distance & flight time
Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) → London (London Heathrow Airport)
4,625 mi
7,443 km · 4,019 nm
9h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,625 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 32m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZNZ — Abeid Amani Karume International Airport · Zanzibar, Tanzania
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZNZ
- DAR · Julius Nyerere International Airport45 mi away
- PMA · Pemba Airport78 mi away
- TGT · Tanga Airport79 mi away
- MFA · Mafia Island Airport121 mi away
Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZNZ from LHR?
The flight distance from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to London (LHR) is 4,625 miles (7,443 km, 4,019 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZNZ to LHR?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 32m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ZNZ to LHR?
Nonstop service on ZNZ–LHR depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 9h 32m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and London?
London is 3 hours behind Zanzibar.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZNZ to LHR?
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Why are some ZNZ to LHR fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZNZ–LHR tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.