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Connecting route · Mexico → Tanzania

Flights from Mexico City to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Mexico City to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Paris, about 23h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 22h 52m
MEXZNZAMS

Mexico City to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey22h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Paris

Best ways to fly from Mexico City 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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MEX Amsterdam (AMS) ZNZ
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~23h 06m
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MEX Paris (CDG) ZNZ
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Air France · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~22h 52m
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3
MEX Istanbul (IST) ZNZ
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 28m
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MEX Frankfurt (FRA) ZNZ
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Discover Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~24h 05m
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MEX Dubai (DXB) ZNZ
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~26h 18m
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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
15,278 km9,488 miles
Journey time
22h 52mestimate
Time difference
+9hZanzibar vs Mexico City
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
MEX, NLU, TLC → ZNZ

Flights from Mexico City to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Mexico City to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Paris and Istanbul. 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 Mexico City to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 22h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,278 km.
Where do you change planes between Mexico City and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG), Istanbul (IST) and Frankfurt (FRA). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mexico City and Zanzibar?
Mexico City: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 9 hours ahead of Mexico City.

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