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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is an international airport serving Zanzibar (Kaskazini Unguja Region), Tanzania. Its IATA code is ZNZ and its ICAO code is HTZA. It has one runway, 3,022 m long.
- IATAZNZ
- ICAOHTZA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- ZNZ
- ICAO code
- HTZA
- City
- Zanzibar
- Region / province
- Kaskazini Unguja Region
- Country / territory
- Tanzania
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 6.2220° S, 39.2249° E
- Elevation
- 16 m (54 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Dar es Salaam (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,022 m (9,915 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,022 m9,915 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,980 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,871 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,699 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 121.200 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.400 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 121.200 MHz |
Air freight to and from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Zanzibar through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Tanzania
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Julius Nyerere International Airport | DAR | 72 km |
| Kilimanjaro International Airport | JRO | 392 km |
| Mwanza International Airport | MWZ | 814 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Abeid Amani Karume International Airport?
The IATA code of Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is ZNZ and its ICAO code is HTZA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport located?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is in Zanzibar, Kaskazini Unguja Region, Tanzania, at coordinates 6.2220° S, 39.2249° E and an elevation of 16 m (54 ft).
How far is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,699 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,871 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,980 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport?
The longest runway at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 3,022 m (9,915 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.