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Flights from Bangkok to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Bangkok to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Muscat, about 12h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 17m
BKKZNZNBO

Bangkok to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey12h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Muscat

Best ways to fly from Bangkok 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
BKK Nairobi (NBO) ZNZ
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 17m
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2
BKK Muscat (MCT) ZNZ
Leg 1: Oman Air, SalamAir · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Oman Air
One airline, one ticket ~13h 07m
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3
BKK Abu Dhabi (AUH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, US-Bangla Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 28m
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BKK Dubai (DXB) ZNZ
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~13h 29m
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BKK Addis Ababa (ADD) ZNZ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 04m
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BKK Doha (DOH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 47m
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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
7,118 km4,420 miles
Journey time
12h 17mestimate
Time difference
-4hZanzibar vs Bangkok
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
BKK, DMK → ZNZ

Flights from Bangkok to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bangkok to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Muscat and Abu Dhabi. 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 Bangkok to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,118 km.
Where do you change planes between Bangkok and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Muscat (MCT), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Dubai (DXB). Kenya Airways flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bangkok and Zanzibar?
Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 4 hours behind Bangkok.

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