Tanzania to Kenya Β· 377 miles (607 km)

Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Nairobi (WIL) flights

No airline flies nonstop from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Nairobi (WIL). The two airports are 377 miles (607 km) apart. There are 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kilimanjaro, Arusha and Mombasa.

How to fly ZNZ to WIL: one stop

3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Kilimanjaro (JRO)Turkish Airlines, Coastal Aviation and 3 more, then Regional Air
    Turkish Airlines logo
    CQ
    TC
    +2
    8N
  • Via Arusha (ARK)Precision Air, Coastal Aviation and 3 more, then Safarilink and AirKenya Express
    PW
    CQ
    UI
    +2
    F2
    P2
  • Via Mombasa (MBA)Safarilink the whole way
    NO
    Discover Airlines logo
    Condor logo
    +3
    F2

ZNZ to WIL: common questions

Is there a nonstop flight from ZNZ to WIL?

No. The most direct way is one stop, for example through Kilimanjaro (JRO) on Turkish Airlines, Coastal Aviation and 3 more and then Regional Air. This page lists all 3 1-stop options.

How far is Zanzibar from Nairobi by plane?

Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Nairobi (WIL) are 377 miles (607 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does ZNZ to WIL cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ZNZ to WIL with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Zanzibar and Nairobi?

The most direct connections are through Kilimanjaro (JRO), Arusha (ARK) and Mombasa (MBA). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Safarilink through Mombasa.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.