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Flights from Dhaka to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Dhaka to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Muscat or Dubai, about 11h 28m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 11h 28m
DACZNZMCT

Dhaka to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey11h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Muscat or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Dhaka 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
DAC Muscat (MCT) ZNZ
Leg 1: Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Oman Air, SalamAir · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Oman Air
One airline, one ticket ~11h 28m
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DAC Dubai (DXB) ZNZ
Leg 1: Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~11h 48m
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DAC Abu Dhabi (AUH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, US-Bangla Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 46m
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DAC Addis Ababa (ADD) ZNZ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 45m
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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
6,475 km4,021 miles
Journey time
11h 28mestimate
Time difference
-3hZanzibar vs Dhaka
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
DAC → ZNZ

Flights from Dhaka to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dhaka to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Muscat, Dubai 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 Dhaka to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,475 km.
Where do you change planes between Dhaka and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Muscat (MCT), Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Biman Bangladesh Airlines flies both legs via Muscat, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dhaka and Zanzibar?
Dhaka: Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 3 hours behind Dhaka.

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