How long is a flight from France to Tanzania?
A direct flight from Paris to Tanzania takes between 11h30 and 12 hours. For Zanzibar, allow 15 hours total with a stopover in Dar es Salaam or Mombasa (Kenya), including a connecting flight to the archipelago.
Direct flights to mainland Tanzania
Several airlines offer direct flights between Paris and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's main international airport. The flight duration is 11h30 to 12h non-stop.
Reaching Zanzibar from France
For the Zanzibar archipelago, no direct flights exist from France. Two options are available to travelers:
- Via Dar es Salaam: Paris-Dar es Salaam flight then short connection (1h) to Zanzibar
- Via Mombasa (Kenya): transit through Kenya with connection to Zanzibar
The total duration reaches approximately 15 hours including layover times.
Key points
Tanzania benefits from good air connections from Paris thanks to its tourism popularity. Book early to get the best rates on direct flights to Dar es Salaam.