SZX
Shenzhen
China
10,572 km
6,569 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
10,572 km
6,569 mi / 5,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
252°
west southwest

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SZX VFA
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code SZX VFA
ICAO Code ZGSZ FVFA
City Shenzhen Victoria Falls
Country China Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Harare
Elevation 13 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 10,572 kilometers (6,569 miles / 5,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:22 in Shenzhen, it's 14:22 in Victoria Falls. With a 6-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 3,477 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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