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Connecting route · Democratic Republic of the Congo → Tanzania

Flights from Lubumbashi to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Lubumbashi to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi, about 4h 19m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 19m
FBMZNZDAR

Lubumbashi to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey4h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Lubumbashi 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
FBM Dar Es Salaam (DAR) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Tanzania · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation
One airline, one ticket ~4h 19m
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FBM Nairobi (NBO) ZNZ
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~5h 11m
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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
1,423 km884 miles
Journey time
4h 19mestimate
Time difference
+1hZanzibar vs Lubumbashi
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
FBM → ZNZ

Flights from Lubumbashi to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lubumbashi to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dar Es Salaam and Nairobi. 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 Lubumbashi to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,423 km.
Where do you change planes between Lubumbashi and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and Nairobi (NBO). Air Tanzania flies both legs via Dar Es Salaam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lubumbashi and Zanzibar?
Lubumbashi: Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Lubumbashi and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Lubumbashi.

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