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Cape Town to Zanzibar Flight Information

South Africa flag
CPT
Cape Town
Tanzania flag
ZNZ
Zanzibar
Distance
3,744 km
Flight Time
5h 41m
Average Speed
800 km/h
Timezone
2 hours ahead
CO₂ Emissions
431 kg
CPTZNZ
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Note: Estimated times are based on direct routes and average cruising speeds. CO₂ emissions are approximated based on average values for commercial flights. Actual flight duration, timezone differences, and emissions may vary based on routing, weather conditions, aircraft type, and other factors.

About Cape Town to Zanzibar Flights

Flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) cover a distance of approximately 3,744 kilometers. A direct flight typically takes around 5 hours and 41 minutes, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h and including time for takeoff and landing procedures.

Cape Town International Airport in South Africa and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Tanzania are located in different time zones. Zanzibar is approximately 2 hours ahead of Cape Town.

This flight route produces an estimated 431 kg of CO₂ per passenger, based on industry average emissions calculations.

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