Distance from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Dar es Salaam0 mDar es Salaam is the largest city and financial hub of Tanzania and capital of the Dar es Salaam Region. It is located on the Swahili coast. With a population of over 7 million people, Dar es Salaam is the largest cit…
Zanzibar0 mZanzibar is a Tanzanian semi-autonomous region off the coast of East Africa. It is located in the Indian Ocean, and consists of many small islands and two large ones: Unguja Island and Pemba Island. The capital is Zan…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?
It is 74 km in a straight line from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?
A direct flight takes about 50 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?
Around 1 h 14 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.