Zanzibar to Sengerema flights
Sengerema lies 823 km (512 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 48 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 | Sengerema | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Population | 709,809 | 110,000 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 1,254 m (4,114 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Nearest large airport | ZNZ, 7 km out | MWZ, 40 km out |
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 Sengerema
Sengerema is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mwanza International Airport (MWZ), 40 km (25 mi) from the centre, whose 10,212-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mwanza International Airport | MWZ | 40 km (25 mi) | 10,212 ft | 3,763 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sengerema from Zanzibar?
823 km (512 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Zanzibar.
How long does it take to get from Zanzibar to Sengerema by air?
About 1 h 48 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 Sengerema?
No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam at the moment.
Which airports are used for Zanzibar to Sengerema flights?
Typically Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mwanza International Airport (MWZ).
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.