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Flights from Beijing to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Abu Dhabi, about 14h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 14h 41m
BJSZNZDOH

Beijing to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey14h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Beijing to Zanzibar

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

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BJS Doha (DOH) ZNZ
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 53m
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BJS Abu Dhabi (AUH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 41m
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3
BJS Istanbul (IST) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air China, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 02m
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BJS Muscat (MCT) ZNZ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Oman Air
Self-transfer likely ~15h 29m
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BJS Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) ZNZ
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Arkia, Israir Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 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
9,370 km5,819 miles
Journey time
14h 41mestimate
Time difference
-5hZanzibar vs Beijing
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
PKX, PEK → ZNZ

Flights from Beijing to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. 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 Beijing to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,370 km.
Where do you change planes between Beijing and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Istanbul (IST) and Muscat (MCT). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Beijing and Zanzibar?
Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Beijing and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 5 hours behind Beijing.

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