BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,326 km
7,659 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
12,326 km
7,659 mi / 6,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
97°
east

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BWI VFA
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code BWI VFA
ICAO Code KBWI FVFA
City Baltimore Victoria Falls
Country United States Zimbabwe
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Harare
Elevation 143 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Baltimore (BWI) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 12,326 kilometers (7,659 miles / 6,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 18:17 in Baltimore, it's 01:17 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 3,347 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 306° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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