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Connecting route · Tanzania → China

Flights from Zanzibar to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Doha, about 15h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 15h 39m
ZNZSHAADD

Zanzibar to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey15h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Shanghai

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

1
ZNZ Addis Ababa (ADD) SHA
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 39m
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ZNZ Doha (DOH) SHA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 41m
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ZNZ Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 14m
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ZNZ Dubai (DXB) SHA
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, flydubai · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~16h 27m
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ZNZ Abu Dhabi (AUH) SHA
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 26m
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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
9,634 km5,983 miles
Journey time
15h 39mestimate
Time difference
+5hShanghai vs Zanzibar
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
ZNZ → PVG, SHA

Flights from Zanzibar to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Doha 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 Zanzibar to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,634 km.
Where do you change planes between Zanzibar and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zanzibar and Shanghai?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Zanzibar.

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