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Connecting route · China → Tanzania

Flights from Urumqi to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Urumqi to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 12h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 12h 50m
URCZNZDXB

Urumqi to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey12h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Urumqi 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
URC Dubai (DXB) ZNZ
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~12h 50m
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2
URC Istanbul (IST) ZNZ
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 06m
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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
7,374 km4,579 miles
Journey time
12h 50mestimate
Time difference
-5hZanzibar vs Urumqi
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
URC → ZNZ

Flights from Urumqi to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Urumqi to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai and Istanbul. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Urumqi to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,374 km.
Where do you change planes between Urumqi and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB) and Istanbul (IST). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Urumqi and Zanzibar?
Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Urumqi and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 5 hours behind Urumqi.

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