MSP
Minneapolis
United States
13,690 km
8,507 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
13,690 km
8,507 mi / 7,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
83°
east

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MSP VFA
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code MSP VFA
ICAO Code KMSP FVFA
City Minneapolis Victoria Falls
Country United States Zimbabwe
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Harare
Elevation 842 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 13,690 kilometers (8,507 miles / 7,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 18:15 in Minneapolis, it's 02:15 in Victoria Falls. With a 8-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 2,648 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 312° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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