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Flights between Muscat (MCT) and Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Muscat International Airport, Oman ↔ Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Tanzania

A direct route between Muscat and Zanzibar appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Oman Air (WY)
Distance
3,908 km
2,428 miles
Est. flight time
5h 23m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Oman

Jan
25°
30/20
25mm
Feb
26°
31/21
25mm
Mar
29°
34/24
20mm
Apr
33°
38/28
10mm
May
38°
43/33
3mm
Jun
40°
45/35
1mm
Jul
38°
43/33
1mm
Aug
36°
41/31
1mm
Sep
36°
41/31
1mm
Oct
33°
38/28
3mm
Nov
29°
34/24
8mm
Dec
26°
31/21
20mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Tanzania

Jan
31°
36/26
70mm
Feb
31°
36/26
80mm
Mar
31°
36/26
130mm
Apr
30°
35/25
230mm
May
29°
34/24
190mm
Jun
28°
33/23
35mm
Jul
28°
33/23
25mm
Aug
28°
33/23
30mm
Sep
30°
35/25
30mm
Oct
31°
36/26
50mm
Nov
32°
37/27
120mm
Dec
31°
36/26
130mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Tanzania: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Muscat from Zanzibar?

Muscat (MCT) and Zanzibar (ZNZ) are around 3,908 km (2,428 miles) apart — an estimated 5h 23m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the MCT–ZNZ route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Oman Air. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Muscat and Zanzibar?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Tanzania?

Across Tanzania, the warmest month on average is November, with mean temperatures around 32°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for Tanzania?

The UK FCDO currently rates Tanzania as Caution — some areas. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.