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Connecting route · Cameroon → Tanzania

Flights from Douala to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Douala to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Addis Ababa, about 7h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 06m
DLAZNZNBO

Douala to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey7h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Douala 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
DLA Nairobi (NBO) ZNZ
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 06m
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DLA Addis Ababa (ADD) ZNZ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 41m
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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
3,459 km2,148 miles
Journey time
7h 06mestimate
Time difference
+2hZanzibar vs Douala
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
DLA → ZNZ

Flights from Douala to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Douala to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi 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 Douala to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,459 km.
Where do you change planes between Douala and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Kenya Airways flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Douala and Zanzibar?
Douala: Douala International Airport (DLA). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Douala and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 2 hours ahead of Douala.

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