Zanzibar to New York (ZNZ–JFK) — 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
FRA Frankfurt am Main 18h 45m 4Y → AFDEDL Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to New York flights
FCO Rome 19h 3m NO → AAAFAI Rome (FCO) to New York flights
NBO Nairobi 19h 5m ATKLKQ → KQ Nairobi (NBO) to New York flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 19h 23m AF → AAAFAY Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to New York flights
IST Istanbul 20h 20m TK → 6EAVB6 Istanbul (IST) to New York flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 22h 14m EY → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to New York flights
DOH Doha 22h 38m MHWB → ASB6MH Doha (DOH) to New York flights
DXB Dubai 23h 18m EKFZ → EK Dubai (DXB) to New York flights
TLV Tel Aviv 26h 5m 6H → 5CAMIZ Tel Aviv (TLV) to New York flights
ACC Accra ~18h 16m → DLVS Accra (ACC) to New York flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zanzibar to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZNZ to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
ACC ~18h 16m RAK ~18h 22m JED ~18h 40m FRA ~18h 45m PRG ~18h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
470
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
ZNZ → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
JFK → ZNZ
4%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
4%
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
New York is 7 hours behind Zanzibar.
ZNZ: EAT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zanzibar, it's 11:00 AM in New York.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ZNZ–JFK Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZNZ to JFK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Jomo Kenyatta.
New York is 7 hours behind Zanzibar.
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, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Jomo Kenyatta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.