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Connecting route · Tanzania → Japan

Flights from Zanzibar to Tokyo

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Tokyo. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Abu Dhabi, about 17h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 22m
ZNZTYODOH

Zanzibar to Tokyo at a glance

Fastest journey17h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Tokyo

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) TYO
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 31m
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ZNZ Abu Dhabi (AUH) TYO
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 22m
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3
ZNZ Addis Ababa (ADD) TYO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 41m
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4
ZNZ Istanbul (IST) TYO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 25m
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ZNZ Dubai (DXB) TYO
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~18h 18m
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ZNZ Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) TYO
Leg 1: Arkia, Israir Airlines · Leg 2: El Al
Self-transfer likely ~20h 21m
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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
11,350 km7,048 miles
Journey time
17h 22mestimate
Time difference
+6hTokyo vs Zanzibar
Currency in Tokyo
JPY
Airports
ZNZ → NRT, HND

Flights from Zanzibar to Tokyo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Tokyo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa. 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 Tokyo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,350 km.
Where do you change planes between Zanzibar and Tokyo?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Istanbul (IST). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zanzibar and Tokyo?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Zanzibar.

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