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Connecting route · Canada → Tanzania

Flights from Vancouver to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Vancouver to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Amsterdam, about 21h 14m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 21h 14m
YVRZNZFRA

Vancouver to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey21h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Vancouver 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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YVR Frankfurt (FRA) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Canada, Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Discover Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 14m
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2
YVR Amsterdam (AMS) ZNZ
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~21h 14m
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3
YVR Istanbul (IST) ZNZ
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 14m
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YVR Zurich (ZRH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
One airline, one ticket ~21h 14m
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YVR Paris (CDG) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~21h 17m
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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
14,942 km9,279 miles
Journey time
21h 14mestimate
Time difference
+11hZanzibar vs Vancouver
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
YVR → ZNZ

Flights from Vancouver to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Amsterdam 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 Vancouver to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,942 km.
Where do you change planes between Vancouver and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS), Istanbul (IST) and Zurich (ZRH). Air Canada flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Vancouver and Zanzibar?
Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 11 hours ahead of Vancouver.

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