LAX
Los Angeles
United States
16,060 km
9,979 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
16,060 km
9,979 mi / 8,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX VFA
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code LAX VFA
ICAO Code KLAX FVFA
City Los Angeles Victoria Falls
Country United States Zimbabwe
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Harare
Elevation 128 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 16,060 kilometers (9,979 miles / 8,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 04:37 in Los Angeles, it's 14:37 in Victoria Falls. With a 10-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 3,362 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 304° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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