ATL
Atlanta
United States
12,955 km
8,050 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
12,955 km
8,050 mi / 6,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

ATL VFA
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code ATL VFA
ICAO Code KATL FVFA
City Atlanta Victoria Falls
Country United States Zimbabwe
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Harare
Elevation 1,026 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Atlanta (ATL) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 12,955 kilometers (8,050 miles / 6,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 United States with Zimbabwe. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:48 in Atlanta, it's 12:48 in Victoria Falls. With a 7-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 2,464 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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