SSA
Salvador
Brazil
6,867 km
4,267 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
6,867 km
4,267 mi / 3,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bahia
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SSA VFA
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code SSA VFA
ICAO Code SBSV FVFA
City Salvador Victoria Falls
Country Brazil Zimbabwe
Timezone America/Bahia Africa/Harare
Elevation 64 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Salvador (SSA) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 6,867 kilometers (4,267 miles / 3,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:40 in Salvador, it's 00:40 in Victoria Falls. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,426 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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