DCA
Washington
United States
12,353 km
7,676 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
12,353 km
7,676 mi / 6,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

DCA VFA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code DCA VFA
ICAO Code KDCA FVFA
City Washington Victoria Falls
Country United States Zimbabwe
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Harare
Elevation 14 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Washington (DCA) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 12,353 kilometers (7,676 miles / 6,670 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 19:35 in Washington, it's 02:35 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 3,476 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Washington (DCA) 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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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