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Connecting route · Tanzania → China

Flights from Zanzibar to Urumqi

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Urumqi. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 12h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 12h 50m
ZNZURCDXB

Zanzibar to Urumqi at a glance

Fastest journey12h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Urumqi

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

1
ZNZ Dubai (DXB) URC
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, flydubai · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 50m
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2
ZNZ Istanbul (IST) URC
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 06m
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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
7,374 km4,579 miles
Journey time
12h 50mestimate
Time difference
+5hUrumqi vs Zanzibar
Currency in Urumqi
CNY
Airports
ZNZ → URC

Flights from Zanzibar to Urumqi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Urumqi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai and Istanbul. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Urumqi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,374 km.
Where do you change planes between Zanzibar and Urumqi?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB) and Istanbul (IST). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Zanzibar and Urumqi?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Urumqi?
Urumqi is 5 hours ahead of Zanzibar.

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