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

ZNZ Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ZNZ and ORD. Nearest airports to ZNZ with scheduled service: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR, 45 mi) · Tanga Airport (TGT, 79 mi) · Moi International Airport (MBA, 153 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 9 hubs
MXP Ferno (VA) 19h 5m NO → ACLXOS Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Chicago flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 19h 18m 4YLHLX → 3S5YAC Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chicago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 20h 55m AFKL → AAACAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chicago flights
IST Istanbul 21h 10m TK → 6EHYPK Istanbul (IST) to Chicago flights
ZRH Zurich 22h 10m LHLXWK → LXOSSN Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 23h 30m EY → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chicago flights
DOH Doha 24h 29m WB → B6MHQR Doha (DOH) to Chicago flights
DXB Dubai 26h 45m EKFZ → EK Dubai (DXB) to Chicago flights
FCO Rome 32h 40m NO → AAACAY Rome (FCO) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zanzibar to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-8h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps ZNZ Routes ORD Routes ZNZ Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZNZ to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
MXP ~19h 5m FRA ~19h 18m CDG ~20h 55m IST ~21h 10m ZRH ~22h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
507
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 → ORD
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
ORD → ZNZ
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
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
Chicago is 8 hours behind Zanzibar.
ZNZ: EAT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zanzibar, it's 10:00 AM in Chicago.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ZNZ–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zanzibar to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-8 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: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZNZ to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Milan Malpensa, Frankfurt Main and Charles de Gaulle.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD 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.
Chicago is 8 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 Milan Malpensa, Frankfurt Main and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.