SYD
Sydney
Australia
11,833 km
7,352 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
11,833 km
7,352 mi / 6,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
234°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

SYD VFA
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code SYD VFA
ICAO Code YSSY FVFA
City Sydney Victoria Falls
Country Australia Zimbabwe
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Harare
Elevation 21 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Sydney (SYD) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 11,833 kilometers (7,352 miles / 6,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Australia with Zimbabwe. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Sydney, it's 08:12 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 3,469 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 135° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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