PDX
Portland
United States
15,797 km
9,816 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
15,797 km
9,816 mi / 8,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
54°
northeast

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PDX VFA
Airport Name Portland International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code PDX VFA
ICAO Code KPDX FVFA
City Portland Victoria Falls
Country United States Zimbabwe
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Harare
Elevation 31 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Portland (PDX) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 15,797 kilometers (9,816 miles / 8,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 12:17 in Portland, it's 22:17 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 3,459 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Portland International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 323° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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