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United States → Tanzania

How long is the flight from New York to Zanzibar?

JFKNew York
ZNZZanzibar
Flight Time
14 h 17 min
Distance
12,404km

7,708 miles

Departure
06:12
Arrival
03:29
From

JFKNew York

John F Kennedy International Airport

Departure 06:12 · America/New_York

To

ZNZZanzibar

Zanzibar Airport

Arrival 03:29 · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Route Details

The flight from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) in Zanzibar covers a distance of approximately 12,404 kilometers (7,708 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 14 h 17 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/New_York
Arrival Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from New York to Zanzibar?

A direct flight from New York to Zanzibar takes around 14 h 17 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from New York to Zanzibar?

The distance from New York to Zanzibar is about 12,404 kilometers (7,708 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from New York to Zanzibar?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 14 h 17 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Zanzibar to New York.