New York to Zanzibar (JFK–ZNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
NBO Nairobi 16h 35m KQ → AFATBA Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar flights
TLV Tel Aviv 17h 35m 5CAMIZ → 6H Tel Aviv (TLV) to Zanzibar flights
IST Istanbul 18h 20m 6EAVB6 → TK Istanbul (IST) to Zanzibar flights
DXB Dubai 20h 5m EK → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Zanzibar flights
DOH Doha 22h 33m ASB6MH → BALA Doha (DOH) to Zanzibar flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 23h 1m DEDLET → 4YDE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zanzibar flights
AMS Amsterdam 26h 10m DLKL → OR Amsterdam (AMS) to Zanzibar flights
FCO Rome 26h 15m AAAYAZ → NO Rome (FCO) to Zanzibar flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 32h EY → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Zanzibar flights
ADD Addis Ababa ~14h 52m → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Zanzibar flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Zanzibar
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and ZNZ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to ZNZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
ADD ~14h 52m NBO ~16h 35m TLV ~17h 35m IST ~18h 20m CDG ~18h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
633
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → ZNZ
12%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
12%
Return
ZNZ → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Zanzibar is 7 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · ZNZ: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Zanzibar.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–ZNZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Zanzibar route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ZNZ
Full nameAbeid Amani Karume International Airport
IATA / ICAOZNZ / HTZA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation54 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to ZNZ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jomo Kenyatta, Ben Gurion and İstanbul.
Zanzibar is 7 hours ahead of New York.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jomo Kenyatta, Ben Gurion and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.