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Flights from Sydney to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Abu Dhabi, about 22h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 20h 25m
SYDZNZDOH

Sydney to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey20h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Sydney 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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SYD Doha (DOH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~22h 39m
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SYD Abu Dhabi (AUH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~22h 20m
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SYD Johannesburg (JNB) ZNZ
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: Airlink, FlySafair
Self-transfer likely ~20h 25m
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SYD Dubai (DXB) ZNZ
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~23h 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
11,614 km7,212 miles
Journey time
20h 25mestimate
Time difference
-8hZanzibar vs Sydney
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
SYD → ZNZ

Flights from Sydney to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg. 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 Sydney to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,614 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Johannesburg (JNB) and Dubai (DXB). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Zanzibar?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 8 hours behind Sydney.

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