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Flights from Zanzibar to Kuala Lumpur

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Kuala Lumpur. The easiest way is one stop via Muscat or Addis Ababa, about 13h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 13h 21m
ZNZKULMCT

Zanzibar to Kuala Lumpur at a glance

Fastest journey13h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Muscat or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Kuala Lumpur

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

1
ZNZ Muscat (MCT) KUL
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Oman Air · Leg 2: Oman Air
One airline, one ticket ~13h 54m
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ZNZ Addis Ababa (ADD) KUL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 21m
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ZNZ Doha (DOH) KUL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 34m
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ZNZ Abu Dhabi (AUH) KUL
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 14m
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ZNZ Dubai (DXB) KUL
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, flydubai · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~15h 19m
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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
7,015 km4,356 miles
Journey time
13h 21mestimate
Time difference
+5hKuala Lumpur vs Zanzibar
Currency in Kuala Lumpur
MYR
Airports
ZNZ → KUL, SZB

Flights from Zanzibar to Kuala Lumpur: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Kuala Lumpur?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Muscat, Addis Ababa and Doha. 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 Kuala Lumpur?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,015 km.
Where do you change planes between Zanzibar and Kuala Lumpur?
The best connecting points are Muscat (MCT), Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Air Tanzania flies both legs via Muscat, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zanzibar and Kuala Lumpur?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 5 hours ahead of Zanzibar.

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