Zanzibar to Lima flights
Lima lies 12,680 km (7,879 mi) west of Zanzibar, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Zanzibar | Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Peru |
| Population | 709,809 | 7.7 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | ZNZ, 7 km out | LIM, 10 km out |
Clocks in Lima are 8 h behind Zanzibar right now, so a 17 h journey lands only 9 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lima
Crossing from Tanzania into Peru: money changes from the Shilling to the Sol (PEN); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Lima
Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | LIM | 10 km (6 mi) | 11,506 ft | 113 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 12,680 km (7,879 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Lima
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Common questions
How far is Lima from Zanzibar?
12,680 km (7,879 mi) in a straight line, west of Zanzibar.
How long does it take to get from Zanzibar to Lima by air?
About 17 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zanzibar and Lima?
Lima is 8 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Zanzibar to Lima flights?
Typically Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).
What currency do I need in Lima?
The Sol (PEN).
Where can I stay in Lima?
Our booking partner lists 2,683+ places to stay in Lima, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.