Zanzibar to Ruiru flights
Ruiru lies 611 km (379 mi) north-west 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 32 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 | Ruiru | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Kenya |
| Population | 709,809 | 490,120 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 1,531 m (5,023 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Nearest large airport | ZNZ, 7 km out | NBO, 19 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ruiru
Crossing from Tanzania into Kenya: money changes from the Shilling to the Shilling (KES); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +254; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Ruiru
Ruiru is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,507-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL, 25 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | 19 km (12 mi) | 13,507 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport (regional) | WIL | 25 km (16 mi) | 5,052 ft | 5,536 ft |
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Staying in Ruiru
Our booking partner lists 124 places to stay in Ruiru. Of the 51 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (28). Guests have left 527 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ruiru from Zanzibar?
611 km (379 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Zanzibar.
How long does it take to get from Zanzibar to Ruiru by air?
About 1 h 32 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 Ruiru?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Zanzibar to Ruiru flights?
Typically Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO); Ruiru also has WIL.
What currency do I need in Ruiru?
The Shilling (KES).
Where can I stay in Ruiru?
Our booking partner lists 124 places to stay in Ruiru, 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.