CLT
Charlotte
United States
12,653 km
7,862 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
12,653 km
7,862 mi / 6,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

CLT VFA
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code CLT VFA
ICAO Code KCLT FVFA
City Charlotte Victoria Falls
Country United States Zimbabwe
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Harare
Elevation 748 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Charlotte (CLT) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 12,653 kilometers (7,862 miles / 6,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 12:36 in Charlotte, it's 19:36 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 2,742 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 301° (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 Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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