Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Arusha to Zanzibar. Right-side seats offer the most consistent scenic value: Mount Mawenzi during climb-out from Arusha, then views of the central highlands and coastal approach as the flight tracks southeast. While left seats have advantages during landing, the takeoff views from the right are more dramatic and geographically distinctive.

During takeoff from Arusha (ARK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the northeastern approach from Arusha, offering views of Mount Mawenzi (the lower peak of Kilimanjaro) and the surrounding volcanic highlands as the aircraft climbs eastward toward Zanzibar. Notable sights include: Mount Mawenzi (5,149 m, visible as a distinctive jagged peak), the Arusha volcanic plateau, the Usa River valley to the north, and scattered settlements across the Arusha region.

When landing at Zanzibar (ZNZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats on descent into Zanzibar provide clear views of the Indian Ocean coastline, the Pemba Channel, and the approach over the turquoise shallow waters surrounding the island. The aircraft descends from the west, making the left side ideal for water and coastal features. Notable sights include: The Indian Ocean and Pemba Channel (deep blue water), Zanzibar's coral reef system (visible as lighter turquoise shallows), the Unguja island coastline with its mangrove forests, and Stone Town's waterfront district.

The flight from Arusha (ARK) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Tanzanian highlands and approaches the coast near the Bagamoyo region. Notable features include the transition from volcanic highlands to coastal plains, scattered lakes in the midpoint region, and the gradual appearance of the Indian Ocean horizon as the aircraft descends toward Zanzibar's approach corridor from the west.