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Flights from Zanzibar to New York

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to New York. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Nairobi, about 18h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 03m
ZNZNYCFRA

Zanzibar to New York at a glance

Fastest journey18h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to New York

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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ZNZ Frankfurt (FRA) NYC
Leg 1: Condor, Discover Airlines · Leg 2: Condor, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~18h 53m
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ZNZ Nairobi (NBO) NYC
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 03m
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ZNZ Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) NYC
Leg 1: Arkia, Israir Airlines · Leg 2: Arkia, Delta Air Lines, El Al
One airline, one ticket ~19h 15m
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ZNZ Paris (CDG) NYC
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 40m
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ZNZ Amsterdam (AMS) NYC
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, KLM, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 55m
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ZNZ Istanbul (IST) NYC
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 16m
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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
12,402 km7,702 miles
Journey time
18h 03mestimate
Time difference
-8hNew York vs Zanzibar
Currency in New York
USD
Airports
ZNZ → EWR, JFK, LGA

Flights from Zanzibar to New York: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to New York?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Nairobi and Tel Aviv Yafo. 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 New York?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,402 km.
Where do you change planes between Zanzibar and New York?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Nairobi (NBO), Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) and Paris (CDG). Condor flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zanzibar and New York?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and New York?
New York is 8 hours behind Zanzibar.

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