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

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Zanzibar City by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane SEA - ZNZ
    24h 46m
    $506–1,606

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane SEA - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    26h 39m
    $524–1,656

  3. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane PDX - ZNZ
    28h 21m
    $811–1,618

  4. Fly King County International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane BFI - ZNZ
    26h 50m
    $603–1,903

  5. Fly Seattle Lake Union SPB to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane LKE - ZNZ
    31h 33m
    $653–1,903

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration25h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$539Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,137.6 km
  • Duration: 24h 46m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 5 times a day.

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