Day trip from Tanga to Zanzibar
Zanzibar lies 122 km (76 mi) south of Tanga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 122 km (76 mi) apart, Zanzibar is a realistic day trip from Tanga: about 1 h 59 min each way by road.
| Tanga | Zanzibar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Population | 393,429 | 709,809 |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Zanzibar
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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).
Book a hotel in Zanzibar
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Common questions
How far is Zanzibar from Tanga?
122 km (76 mi) in a straight line, south of Tanga; by road roughly 149 km (93 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tanga to Zanzibar by road?
About 1 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tanga and Zanzibar?
No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam at the moment.
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.