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Flights from Shanghai to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Doha, about 15h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 15h 39m
SHAZNZADD

Shanghai to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey15h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha

Best ways to fly from Shanghai 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
SHA Addis Ababa (ADD) ZNZ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 39m
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2
SHA Doha (DOH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 41m
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3
SHA Istanbul (IST) ZNZ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 14m
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SHA Dubai (DXB) ZNZ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~16h 27m
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SHA Abu Dhabi (AUH) ZNZ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~16h 26m
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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
9,634 km5,983 miles
Journey time
15h 39mestimate
Time difference
-5hZanzibar vs Shanghai
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → ZNZ

Flights from Shanghai to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Doha 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 Shanghai to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,634 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Zanzibar?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 5 hours behind Shanghai.

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