Chicago to Zanzibar (ORD–ZNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ORD and ZNZ. Nearest airports to ORD with scheduled service: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 15 mi) · Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY, 36 mi) · Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 59 mi)
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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 8 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 17h 52m 3S5YAC → 4YDELX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zanzibar flights
IST Istanbul 22h 6EHYPK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Zanzibar flights
AMS Amsterdam 22h 24m ACAFEK → OR Amsterdam (AMS) to Zanzibar flights
ADD Addis Ababa 23h 30m ET → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Zanzibar flights
DXB Dubai 23h 50m EK → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Zanzibar flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 33h 16m EY → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Zanzibar flights
CAI Cairo 34h 50m MS → MS Cairo (CAI) to Zanzibar flights
MXP Ferno (VA) ~18h 40m ACLXOS → NO Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Zanzibar flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Zanzibar
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+8h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORD Routes ZNZ Routes ORD Live Flights ZNZ Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Zanzibar (ZNZ) Zanzibar to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ZNZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
FRA ~17h 52m MXP ~18h 40m IST ~22h 0m AMS ~22h 24m ADD ~23h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
465
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
ORD → ZNZ
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
ZNZ → ORD
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. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
Zanzibar is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ZNZ: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Zanzibar.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–ZNZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Zanzibar route.
Route details
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to ZNZ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, İstanbul and Amsterdam.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ZNZ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Zanzibar is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
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 Frankfurt Main, İstanbul and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.