BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,001 km
7,457 miles
ZNZ
Kiembi Samaki
Tanzania
Distance
12,001 km
7,457 mi / 6,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BNE ZNZ
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Zanzibar Airport
IATA Code BNE ZNZ
ICAO Code YBBN HTZA
City Brisbane Kiembi Samaki
Country Australia Tanzania
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 13 ft 54 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -6.220000, 39.220000

Brisbane (BNE) to Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) in Kiembi Samaki, Tanzania is 12,001 kilometers (7,457 miles / 6,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:48 in Brisbane, it's 09:48 in Kiembi Samaki. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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