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Connecting route · Democratic Republic of the Congo → Tanzania

Flights from Kinshasa to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Kinshasa to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi, about 5h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 53m
FIHZNZDAR

Kinshasa to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey5h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Kinshasa 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
FIH Dar Es Salaam (DAR) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Congo, Air Tanzania · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation
One airline, one ticket ~5h 53m
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FIH Nairobi (NBO) ZNZ
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 16m
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FIH Entebbe (EBB) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Congo, Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Auric Air, Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 13m
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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
2,656 km1,649 miles
Journey time
5h 53mestimate
Time difference
+2hZanzibar vs Kinshasa
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
FIH → ZNZ

Flights from Kinshasa to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kinshasa to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dar Es Salaam, Nairobi and Entebbe. 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 Kinshasa to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,656 km.
Where do you change planes between Kinshasa and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Nairobi (NBO) and Entebbe (EBB). Air Congo flies both legs via Dar Es Salaam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kinshasa and Zanzibar?
Kinshasa: Ndjili International Airport (FIH). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Kinshasa and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 2 hours ahead of Kinshasa.

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