ADL
Adelaide
Australia
10,790 km
6,705 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
10,790 km
6,705 mi / 5,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL VFA
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code ADL VFA
ICAO Code YPAD FVFA
City Adelaide Victoria Falls
Country Australia Zimbabwe
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Harare
Elevation 20 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Adelaide (ADL) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 10,790 kilometers (6,705 miles / 5,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Zimbabwe. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:12 in Adelaide, it's 03:42 in Victoria Falls. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,470 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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