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Flights from Zanzibar to Kinshasa

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Kinshasa. The easiest way is one stop via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi, about 5h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 53m
ZNZFIHDAR

Zanzibar to Kinshasa at a glance

Fastest journey5h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Kinshasa

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ZNZ Dar Es Salaam (DAR) FIH
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation · Leg 2: Air Congo, Air Tanzania
One airline, one ticket ~5h 53m
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ZNZ Nairobi (NBO) FIH
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 16m
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ZNZ Entebbe (EBB) FIH
Leg 1: Auric Air, Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Air Congo, Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 13m
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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
2,656 km1,649 miles
Journey time
5h 53mestimate
Time difference
-2hKinshasa vs Zanzibar
Currency in Kinshasa
USD
Airports
ZNZ → FIH

Flights from Zanzibar to Kinshasa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Kinshasa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dar Es Salaam, Nairobi and Entebbe. 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 Zanzibar to Kinshasa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,656 km.
Where do you change planes between Zanzibar and Kinshasa?
The best connecting points are Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Nairobi (NBO) and Entebbe (EBB). Air Tanzania flies both legs via Dar Es Salaam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zanzibar and Kinshasa?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Kinshasa: Ndjili International Airport (FIH).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Kinshasa?
Kinshasa is 2 hours behind Zanzibar.

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