ZNZ → JNBZanzibar to Johannesburg

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Direct flights from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Johannesburg (JNB): 5 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 80% of the last 5 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 18 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 5 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,502 km, an estimated 3 hours 42 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Zanzibar and Johannesburg. Updated 13 September 2026 at 10:53 UTC.

ZNZ Zanzibar tracking
JNB Johannesburg smooth · +3
2,502 km · ~3h 42m est.
dep bank 01:50–14:355x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 5x weekly · nonstop
80% on time

of the last 5 operated ZNZ → JNB flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −18 min. 0 of 5 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−18 minacross the last 5 operated legs
Flight time~3h 42mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures5x2 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
AirlinkFlySafair

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Airlink4Z

Flights 4Z11 12:00 Mo Th

FlySafairFA

Flights FA823 01:50 Fr · FA821 14:35 Tu Sa

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-12FA821arrived−16
09-11FA823arrived−30
09-104Z11arrived−27
09-08FA821arrived+84
09-074Z11arrived−18

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
ZNZZanzibar tracking 🌤 few clouds · SSE 9 kt Full ZNZ delay board →
JNBJohannesburg +3 min smooth 🌤 clear · 4 kt Full JNB delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at JNB: 18% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +3 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Zanzibar to Johannesburg route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop ZNZ to JNB flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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ZNZ to JNB questions

Is ZNZ–JNB running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The arrival side at JNB is the weaker end, route health score 92/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on ZNZ–JNB?

Operators schedule morning departures around 01:50 from ZNZ. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the JNB delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from ZNZ to JNB?

Great-circle distance is 2,502 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 207–244 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does ZNZ–JNB fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 5 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.