Marka to Zanzibar flights
Zanzibar lies 1,073 km (667 mi) south-west of Marka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Marka | Zanzibar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Somalia | Tanzania |
| Population | 230,100 | 709,809 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Mogadishu) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Nearest large airport | MGQ, 68 km out | ZNZ, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Zanzibar
Crossing from Somalia into Tanzania: money changes from the Shilling to the Shilling (TZS); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +255; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving Marka
Marka is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ), 68 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 10,446-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Zanzibar
Zanzibar is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,915 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | ZNZ | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,915 ft | 54 ft |
| Julius Nyerere International Airport | DAR | 79 km (49 mi) | 9,843 ft | 182 ft |
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Staying in Zanzibar
Our booking partner lists 119 places to stay in Zanzibar City. Of the 55 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (24), and 8 are five-star. Across 63 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 47,879 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zanzibar from Marka?
1,073 km (667 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Marka.
How long does it take to get from Marka to Zanzibar by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Marka and Zanzibar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Marka to Zanzibar flights?
Typically Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ); Zanzibar also has DAR.
What currency do I need in Zanzibar?
The Shilling (TZS).
Where can I stay in Zanzibar?
Our booking partner lists 119 places to stay in Zanzibar City, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.