DEN
Denver
United States
14,712 km
9,141 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
14,712 km
9,141 mi / 7,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN VFA
Airport Name Denver International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code DEN VFA
ICAO Code KDEN FVFA
City Denver Victoria Falls
Country United States Zimbabwe
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Harare
Elevation 5,434 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Denver (DEN) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 14,712 kilometers (9,141 miles / 7,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 08:53 in Denver, it's 17:53 in Victoria Falls. With a 9-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 1,944 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 308° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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