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Flights from Abuja to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Abuja to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Entebbe or Addis Ababa, about 7h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 29m
ABVZNZEBB

Abuja to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey7h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Entebbe or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Abuja to Zanzibar

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ABV Entebbe (EBB) ZNZ
Leg 1: Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Auric Air, Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 29m
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ABV Addis Ababa (ADD) ZNZ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 57m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,911 km2,429 miles
Journey time
7h 29mestimate
Time difference
+2hZanzibar vs Abuja
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
ABV → ZNZ

Flights from Abuja to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abuja to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Entebbe and Addis Ababa. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abuja to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,911 km.
Where do you change planes between Abuja and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Entebbe (EBB) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Uganda Airlines flies both legs via Entebbe, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abuja and Zanzibar?
Abuja: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Abuja and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 2 hours ahead of Abuja.

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