Zanzibar to Moroni flights
Moroni lies 760 km (472 mi) south-east of Zanzibar, 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.
| Zanzibar | Moroni | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Comoros |
| Population | 709,809 | 74,749 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Indian/Comoro) |
| Nearest large airport | ZNZ, 7 km out | HAH, 19 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Moroni
Crossing from Tanzania into Comoros: money changes from the Shilling to the Franc (KMF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +269; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648843.
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 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport | HAH | 19 km (12 mi) | 9,514 ft | 93 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Moroni from Zanzibar?
760 km (472 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Zanzibar.
How long does it take to get from Zanzibar to Moroni 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 Zanzibar and Moroni?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Zanzibar to Moroni flights?
Typically Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH).
What currency do I need in Moroni?
The Franc (KMF).
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.