JNB to VFA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) is 928 km (577 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (VFA to JNB).
How far is it from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls?
The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) is 928 km (577 mi, 501 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from JNB to VFA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. VFA is roughly north of JNB.
How is the JNB to VFA route written in code?
The pair is written JNB-VFA in IATA codes and FAOR-FVFA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB (FAOR), Victoria Falls International Airport is VFA (FVFA).
| JNB | VFA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport | Victoria Falls International Airport |
| ICAO code | FAOR | FVFA |
| Country | South Africa | Zimbabwe |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 3,490 ft |
| Rank by connections | #91 | #1101 |
Both ICAO codes start with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
VFA sits 2,068 ft (630 m) lower than JNB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JNB to VFA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | South African Airways | SAA | Springbok | Active |
| UM | Air Zimbabwe | AZW | Air Zimbabwe | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: BA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Johannesburg from Victoria Falls?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) are 928 km (577 mi, 501 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JNB to VFA?
A typical nonstop flight between JNB and VFA takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is VFA from JNB?
Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) lies roughly north of O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Which airlines fly JNB to VFA?
2 airlines appear on the JNB-VFA route in the open dataset, including South African Airways, Air Zimbabwe.
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