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Flights from Guangzhou to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam, about 14h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 13h 28m
CANZNZNBO

Guangzhou to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey13h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam

Best ways to fly from Guangzhou 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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CAN Nairobi (NBO) ZNZ
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 06m
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CAN Dar Es Salaam (DAR) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Tanzania · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation
One airline, one ticket ~13h 28m
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CAN Doha (DOH) ZNZ
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 56m
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CAN Addis Ababa (ADD) ZNZ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 40m
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CAN Dubai (DXB) ZNZ
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~15h 40m
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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
8,667 km5,382 miles
Journey time
13h 28mestimate
Time difference
-5hZanzibar vs Guangzhou
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
CAN → ZNZ

Flights from Guangzhou to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam and Doha. 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 Guangzhou to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,667 km.
Where do you change planes between Guangzhou and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Doha (DOH) and Addis Ababa (ADD). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guangzhou and Zanzibar?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 5 hours behind Guangzhou.

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