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Flights from New York to Zanzibar
There are no direct flights from New York to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Nairobi, about 18h 53m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 03m
New York to Zanzibar at a glance
Fastest journey18h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Nairobi
Best ways to fly from New York 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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NYC Frankfurt (FRA) ZNZ
Leg 1: Condor, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Discover Airlines
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NYC Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) ZNZ
Leg 1: Arkia, Delta Air Lines, El Al · Leg 2: Arkia, Israir Airlines
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
- 12,402 km7,702 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 03mestimate
- Time difference
- +8hZanzibar vs New York
- Currency in Zanzibar
- USD
- Airports
- EWR, JFK, LGA → ZNZ
Flights from New York to Zanzibar: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New York to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Nairobi and Tel Aviv Yafo. 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 New York to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,402 km.
Where do you change planes between New York and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Nairobi (NBO), Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) and Paris (CDG). Condor flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Zanzibar?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between New York and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 8 hours ahead of New York.
