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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ZNZ and SEA. 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 6 hubs
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 20h 55m AFKL → AFDLKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Seattle flights
FCO Rome 21h 15m NO → AFASDL Rome (FCO) to Seattle flights
IST Istanbul 22h 35m TK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Seattle flights
DXB Dubai 25h 44m EKFZ → EK Dubai (DXB) to Seattle flights
DOH Doha 29h 50m WB → MHQRUL Doha (DOH) to Seattle flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 37h 34m 4YLHLX → DEEYLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zanzibar to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-10h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZNZ to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
CDG ~20h 55m FCO ~21h 15m IST ~22h 35m DXB ~25h 44m DOH ~29h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
354
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 → SEA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
SEA → ZNZ
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
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
Seattle is 10 hours behind Zanzibar.
ZNZ: EAT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zanzibar, it's 8:00 AM in Seattle.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ZNZ–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zanzibar to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-10 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: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZNZ to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and İstanbul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SEA 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.
Seattle is 10 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 Charles de Gaulle, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.