Seattle to Zanzibar (SEA–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 7 hubs
IST Istanbul 19h 47m TK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Zanzibar flights
DXB Dubai 25h 23m EK → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Zanzibar flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 25h 30m 3SDELH → 4YDE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zanzibar flights
DOH Doha 28h 2m MHQRWB → BALA Doha (DOH) to Zanzibar flights
AMS Amsterdam 28h 45m DLVS → OR Amsterdam (AMS) to Zanzibar flights
FCO Rome 30h 16m ASDL → NO Rome (FCO) to Zanzibar flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) ~20h 40m AFDLKL → AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Zanzibar flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Zanzibar
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+10h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to ZNZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
IST ~19h 47m CDG ~20h 40m DXB ~25h 23m FRA ~25h 30m DOH ~28h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
323
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
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Return
ZNZ → SEA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
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
+10h
Zanzibar is 10 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · ZNZ: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 4:00 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+10 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
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, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul, Dubai and Frankfurt Main.
Zanzibar is 10 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Dubai and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.