What is the cheapest way to get from Charleston to Zanzibar City?

The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Zanzibar City is to fly and ferry which costs $600 - $1,900 and takes 29h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charleston to Zanzibar City?

The fastest way to get from Charleston to Zanzibar City is to fly which takes 26h 45m and costs $700 - $2,000.

How far is it from Charleston to Zanzibar City?

The distance between Charleston and Zanzibar City is 13128 km.

How long does it take to get from Charleston to Zanzibar City?

It takes approximately 26h 45m to get from Charleston to Zanzibar City, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Charleston and Zanzibar City?

Zanzibar City is 7h ahead of Charleston. It is currently 9:29 PM in Charleston and 4:29 AM in Zanzibar City.

Where can I stay near Zanzibar City?

There are 351+ hotels available in Zanzibar City.

Charleston to Zanzibar City - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Charleston to Zanzibar City by plane, ferry, or train

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Fly Charleston International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
best
1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane CHS - ZNZ
26h 45m
$700–2,000
Fly Charleston International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry
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1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane CHS - DAR
2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry
29h 40m
$611–1,821
Train to Jacksonville, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane JAX - ZNZ
33h 54m
$908–2,612

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

29Weekly Planes

27h 29mAverage Duration

$675Cheapest Price

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Distance: 13,128.1 km
Duration: 26h 45m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

Delta, Kenya Airways, and five other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 4 times a day.

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How to get fromCharleston to Zanzibar Cityby plane, ferry, or train

There are 3 ways to get from Charleston to Zanzibar City by plane, ferry, or train

Fly Charleston International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

Fly Charleston International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

Train to Jacksonville, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport