Zanzibar to Pemba flights
Pemba lies 771 km (479 mi) south of Zanzibar, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 44 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 | Pemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Mozambique |
| Population | 709,809 | 232,932 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | ZNZ, 7 km out | POL, 2 km out |
Clocks in Pemba are 1 h behind Zanzibar right now, so a 1 h 44 min journey lands only 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pemba
Crossing from Tanzania into Mozambique: money changes from the Shilling to the Metical (MZN); sockets are BS 546, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +258; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.
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 Pemba
Pemba is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pemba Airport (POL), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemba Airport (regional) | POL | 2 km (1 mi) | 5,905 ft | 331 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pemba from Zanzibar?
771 km (479 mi) in a straight line, south of Zanzibar.
How long does it take to get from Zanzibar to Pemba by air?
About 1 h 44 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 Pemba?
Pemba is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Maputo against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Zanzibar to Pemba flights?
Typically Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Pemba Airport (POL).
What currency do I need in Pemba?
The Metical (MZN).
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.