JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
926 km
576 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
926 km
576 mi / 500 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB VFA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code JNB VFA
ICAO Code FAOR FVFA
City Johannesburg Victoria Falls
Country South Africa Zimbabwe
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Harare
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 926 kilometers (576 miles / 500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Zimbabwe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:44 in Johannesburg, it's 21:44 in Victoria Falls.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,068 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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