Victoria Falls International Airport
Victoria Falls · ZimbabweICAO FVFA
Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) is an airport serving Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 18° 5' 45.2" S, 25° 50' 20.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,490 feet (1,064 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 4 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Harare (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from VFA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB | Johannesburg, South Africa | 574 mi | 1h 35m | short-haul | 236 kg | View |
| BUQ | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | 225 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 92 kg | View |
| HRE | Harare, Zimbabwe | 346 mi | 1h 9m | short-haul | 142 kg | View |
| MUB | Maun, Botswana | 204 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 84 kg | View |
| WDH | Windhoek, Namibia | 621 mi | 1h 41m | short-haul | 255 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at VFA
4 active airlines serving Victoria Falls International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Victoria Falls International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Airport | LVI | Livingstone | Zambia | 30 km |
| Kasane Airport | BBK | Kasane | Botswana | 77 km |
| Katima Mulilo Airport | MPA | Mpacha | Namibia | 183 km |
| Maun Airport | MUB | Maun | Botswana | 328 km |
| Francistown Airport | FRW | Francistown | Botswana | 380 km |
| Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport | BUQ | Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 362 km |
| Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka | LUN | Lusaka | Zambia | 414 km |
Other Airports in Zimbabwe
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 18° 5' 45.2" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 25° 50' 20.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -18.095900
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 25.839001
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Harare
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:24 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 3,490 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,064 m
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