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

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

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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
    23h 37m
    $506–1,606

  2. 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
    27h 12m
    $811–1,619

  3. 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

  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
    25h 41m
    $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
    30h 24m
    $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: 15,130.3 km
  • Duration: 23h 37m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Zanzibar Island, 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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