Zanzibar to Mombasa flights
Mombasa lies 240 km (149 mi) north 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 3 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 | Mombasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Kenya |
| Population | 709,809 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Nearest large airport | ZNZ, 7 km out | MBA, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Mombasa
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 Mombasa
Mombasa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Moi International Airport (MBA), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moi International Airport | MBA | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,991 ft | 200 ft |
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Staying in Mombasa
Our booking partner lists 1,530+ places to stay in Mombasa (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 407 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (269), and 9 are five-star. Across 54 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 20,277 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mombasa from Zanzibar?
240 km (149 mi) in a straight line, north of Zanzibar.
How long does it take to get from Zanzibar to Mombasa by air?
About 1 h 3 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 Mombasa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Zanzibar to Mombasa flights?
Typically Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Moi International Airport (MBA).
What currency do I need in Mombasa?
The Shilling (KES).
Where can I stay in Mombasa?
Our booking partner lists 1,530+ places to stay in Mombasa, 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.