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Connecting route · Hong Kong → Tanzania

Flights from Hong Kong to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Hong Kong to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Abu Dhabi, about 14h 45m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 14h 28m
HKGZNZADD

Hong Kong to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey14h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Hong Kong 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
HKG Addis Ababa (ADD) ZNZ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 45m
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2
HKG Abu Dhabi (AUH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 46m
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3
HKG Doha (DOH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 03m
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4
HKG Muscat (MCT) ZNZ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Oman Air
Same alliance ~14h 28m
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5
HKG Dubai (DXB) ZNZ
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~15h 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
8,740 km5,428 miles
Journey time
14h 28mestimate
Time difference
-5hZanzibar vs Hong Kong
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
HKG → ZNZ

Flights from Hong Kong to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Hong Kong to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Abu Dhabi 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 Hong Kong to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,740 km.
Where do you change planes between Hong Kong and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Doha (DOH) and Muscat (MCT). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Hong Kong and Zanzibar?
Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 5 hours behind Hong Kong.

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