Moroni to Zanzibar flights
Zanzibar lies 760 km (472 mi) north-west of Moroni, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 43 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.
| Moroni | Zanzibar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Comoros | Tanzania |
| Population | 74,749 | 709,809 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Indian/Comoro) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Nearest large airport | HAH, 19 km out | ZNZ, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Zanzibar
Crossing from Comoros into Tanzania: money changes from the Franc 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 Moroni
Moroni is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,514 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul 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 1 places to stay in Zanzibar. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (1).
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Common questions
How far is Zanzibar from Moroni?
760 km (472 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Moroni.
How long does it take to get from Moroni to Zanzibar by air?
About 1 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Moroni and Zanzibar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Moroni to Zanzibar flights?
Typically Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH) 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 1 places to stay in Zanzibar, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.