Private charter between Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Kilimanjaro (JRO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Zanzibar to Kilimanjaro — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar is about 392 km (244 miles), or 212 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar (and Zanzibar to Kilimanjaro) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (TZS) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 11m | 1h 04m – 1h 18m | TSh22,000,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 57 min | 51 min – 1h 03m | TSh26,130,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 54 min | 49 min – 59 min | TSh30,250,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (TZS) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 11m | TSh22,000,000 – TSh30,250,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 08m | TSh24,750,000 – TSh33,000,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (TZS) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 57 min | TSh26,130,000 – TSh37,130,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 55 min | TSh28,880,000 – TSh41,250,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 54 min | TSh31,630,000 – TSh44,000,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (TZS) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 54 min | TSh30,250,000 – TSh42,630,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 53 min | TSh33,000,000 – TSh46,750,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 51 min | TSh35,750,000 – TSh50,880,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. The confirmed quote is always checked against live availability, so you see a real number, not a range.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha Airport.
Zanzibar, Tanzania: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Kilimanjaro–Zanzibar when the time is right.
The 1h 11m airborne is uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Demand on Kilimanjaro–Zanzibar comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 11m airborne across the 392 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Kilimanjaro–Zanzibar departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Kilimanjaro–Zanzibar charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Zanzibar to Kilimanjaro runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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