Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Zanzibar to Arusha. While takeoff offers coastal beauty, the landing approach provides the more dramatic and memorable scenery—the Kilimanjaro massif is one of East Africa's most iconic landmarks and dominates the western approach to Arusha. Left-side seats capture this better during descent.

During takeoff from Zanzibar (ZNZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Zanzibar Island's eastern coastline and the Indian Ocean as you climb out. The island's distinctive shape and turquoise shallow waters are striking during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Zanzibar Island eastern shore, Indian Ocean, Unguja Channel, coral reef patterns in shallow water.

When landing at Arusha (ARK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of Mount Mawenzi and the Arusha region during descent. The volcanic peaks of Kilimanjaro massif become increasingly prominent as you approach from the east, with Mawenzi's distinctive jagged profile clearly visible. Notable sights include: Mount Mawenzi (Kilimanjaro's eastern peak), Mount Kibo (Kilimanjaro's main summit), Arusha town and surrounding farmland, Arusha National Park foothills.

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

The flight path travels northwest from Zanzibar across mainland Tanzania. You'll pass over the Dar es Salaam region (if visible at altitude), then cross into the central plateau. The landscape transitions from coastal lowlands to inland savanna and agricultural areas. The Uluguru Mountains may be visible to the south during the midpoint of the flight. As you approach Arusha from the southeast, the volcanic landscape becomes increasingly prominent, with the Arusha region's distinctive highland terrain appearing before the final descent.