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Flights from Tokyo to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Tokyo to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Abu Dhabi, about 17h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 22m
TYOZNZDOH

Tokyo to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey17h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Tokyo 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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TYO Doha (DOH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 31m
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TYO Abu Dhabi (AUH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 22m
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3
TYO Addis Ababa (ADD) ZNZ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 41m
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TYO Istanbul (IST) ZNZ
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 25m
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TYO Dubai (DXB) ZNZ
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~18h 18m
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TYO Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) ZNZ
Leg 1: El Al · Leg 2: Arkia, Israir Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 21m
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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
11,350 km7,048 miles
Journey time
17h 22mestimate
Time difference
-6hZanzibar vs Tokyo
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
NRT, HND → ZNZ

Flights from Tokyo to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa. 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 Tokyo to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,350 km.
Where do you change planes between Tokyo and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Istanbul (IST). Japan Airlines flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tokyo and Zanzibar?
Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 6 hours behind Tokyo.

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