VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
14,930 km
9,277 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
14,930 km
9,277 mi / 8,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Harare
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

VFA YYC
Airport Name Victoria Falls International Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code VFA YYC
ICAO Code FVFA CYYC
City Victoria Falls Calgary
Country Zimbabwe Canada
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,490 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -18.100000, 25.840000 51.110000, -114.020000

Victoria Falls (VFA) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 14,930 kilometers (9,277 miles / 8,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:42 in Victoria Falls, it's 16:42 in Calgary. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Victoria Falls (VFA) follows a heading of 59° (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 Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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