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Flights from Zanzibar to Sydney

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Sydney. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Abu Dhabi, about 22h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 20h 25m
ZNZSYDDOH

Zanzibar to Sydney at a glance

Fastest journey20h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Sydney

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 Doha (DOH) SYD
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 39m
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ZNZ Abu Dhabi (AUH) SYD
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~22h 20m
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ZNZ Johannesburg (JNB) SYD
Leg 1: Airlink, FlySafair · Leg 2: Qantas
Self-transfer likely ~20h 25m
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ZNZ Dubai (DXB) SYD
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~23h 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
11,614 km7,212 miles
Journey time
20h 25mestimate
Time difference
+8hSydney vs Zanzibar
Currency in Sydney
AUD
Airports
ZNZ → SYD

Flights from Zanzibar to Sydney: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Sydney?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg. 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 Sydney?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,614 km.
Where do you change planes between Zanzibar and Sydney?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Johannesburg (JNB) and Dubai (DXB). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zanzibar and Sydney?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Sydney?
Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Zanzibar.

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