LHR → ZNZ
London Heathrow to Zanzibar
- Route
- LHR → ZNZ
- Distance
- 4,625 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 9h 30m
- With one stop
- usually 13h 15m–15h 15m
- Arrive at
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
- Local time
- UTC+3
Leaving from London Heathrow
The UK’s busiest airport, about 15 miles west of central London, reached by the Elizabeth line, the Heathrow Express and the Piccadilly line. Heathrow has the widest choice of long-haul flights in the UK, including direct services on many routes and one-stop connections with every major Gulf carrier.
Arriving in Zanzibar
Spice island, Stone Town’s alleys and white-sand beaches on the Indian Ocean.
Connections and timing
Typical connecting points on this route: Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Best time to go: june to October and December to February.
Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.
Other UK airports to Zanzibar
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from London Heathrow to Zanzibar?
- The two airports are about 4,625 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 9h 30m. With one connection, most journeys take 13h 15m to 15h 15m door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from London Heathrow to Zanzibar?
- It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
- Which airport will I land at?
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
- How can I get the cheapest fare?
- Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.