Seattle to Zanzibar (SEA–ZNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Seattle to Zanzibar
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+9h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and ZNZ, connecting options are available through 6 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to ZNZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
CDG ~20h 20m IST ~21h 10m FRA ~28h 6m DOH ~28h 25m AMS ~29h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
267
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
SEA → ZNZ
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
ZNZ → SEA
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. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9h
Zanzibar is 9 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: MDT · ZNZ: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Zanzibar.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–ZNZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Zanzibar route.
Route details
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to ZNZ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CDG, IST, FRA, DOH, AMS and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zanzibar is 9 hours ahead of Seattle.
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

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via CDG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.