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Flights from Reykjavik to Zanzibar
There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Zurich or Frankfurt, about 14h 09m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 14h 09m
Reykjavik to Zanzibar at a glance
Fastest journey14h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Zurich or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to Zanzibar
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 9,289 km5,768 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 09mestimate
- Time difference
- +3hZanzibar vs Reykjavik
- Currency in Zanzibar
- USD
- Airports
- KEF, RKV → ZNZ
Flights from Reykjavik to Zanzibar: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Zurich, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. 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 Reykjavik to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,289 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Zurich (ZRH), Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS) and Paris (CDG). Edelweiss Air flies both legs via Zurich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Zanzibar?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 3 hours ahead of Reykjavik.





