Zanzibar to Zurich (ZNZ–ZRH) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FCO Rome 10h 50m NO AZETEY Rome (FCO) to Zurich flights
IST Istanbul 11h 35m TK 6EGFOZ Istanbul (IST) to Zurich flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 57m AF AFG3KQ Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Zurich flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 5m 4Y AZDEET Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zurich flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 13h 40m EYWY LXWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Zurich flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 14h 20m EY EYLX Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Zurich flights
DOH Doha 15h 25m MHWB FBIBJL Doha (DOH) to Zurich flights
DXB Dubai 15h 45m EKFZ EKQF Dubai (DXB) to Zurich flights
TLV Tel Aviv 16h 17m 6H LYSK Tel Aviv (TLV) to Zurich flights
JNB Johannesburg 16h 38m 4ZFA LXSA Johannesburg (JNB) to Zurich flights
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Zanzibar to Zurich
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,154 mi 8h 50m nonstop -1h behind

ZNZ–ZRH had nonstop service from Lufthansa, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,154 miles in 8h 50m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ZNZ–ZRH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LH (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZNZ to ZRH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
571
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Zurich is 1 hour behind Zanzibar.
ZNZ: EAT · ZRH: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zanzibar, it's 5:00 PM in Zurich.
Distance & Flight Time
4,154 mi / 6,685 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 50m gate to gate.
Getting from ZRH

SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.

Zurich Climate

Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.

ZNZ–ZRH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zanzibar to Zurich route.
Route details
Distance4,154 mi / 6,685 km
Flight time8h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZNZ
IATA / ICAOZNZ / HTZA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation54 ft / 16 m
Destination: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZNZ to ZRH flights.
Nonstop flights from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Zürich Airport take about 8h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 4,154 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ZNZ to ZRH: Lufthansa. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, İstanbul and Charles de Gaulle.
Zurich is 1 hour 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZNZ to ZRH

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) had nonstop service from Lufthansa, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ZNZ to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZNZ to ZRH is about 8 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,154 miles (6,685 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, İstanbul and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.