Fly private between Zanzibar and Addis Ababa from US$24,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) and Addis Ababa to Zanzibar — timed and priced alike.
Zanzibar and Addis Ababa lie approximately 1,691 km apart (1,051 mi / 913 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Zanzibar–Addis Ababa spans US$24,500 – US$68,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 31m | 2h 16m – 2h 46m | US$35,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 21m | 2h 07m – 2h 35m | US$48,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 31m | US$35,500 – US$49,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 29m | US$39,000 – US$54,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 23m | US$42,500 – US$59,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 21m | US$48,500 – US$68,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 21m | US$53,500 – US$75,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 23m | US$58,000 – US$81,500 | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Zanzibar–Addis Ababa moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Zanzibar, Tanzania: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and Harar Meda Airport.
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HTZA / ZNZ | HAAB / ADD |
| Longest hard runway | 9,915 ft | 12,467 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 54 ft | 7,630 ft |
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is at 7,630 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
All 16 aircraft we quote for Zanzibar to Addis Ababa can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport has 9,915 ft and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport 12,467 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,691 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Harar Meda Airport (5,940 ft, 37 km) · African Union Heliport
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Zanzibar–Addis Ababa when the time is right.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 2h 31m to your destination. That's the full journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
See the guide range — US$24,500 – US$68,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Zanzibar–Addis Ababa is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$24,500 – US$68,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 31m gate to gate over 1,691 km (1,051 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Zanzibar–Addis Ababa charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Addis Ababa to Zanzibar runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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