NRT
Tokyo
Japan
13,358 km
8,300 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
13,358 km
8,300 mi / 7,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

NRT VFA
Airport Name Narita International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code NRT VFA
ICAO Code RJAA FVFA
City Tokyo Victoria Falls
Country Japan Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Harare
Elevation 141 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Tokyo (NRT) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 13,358 kilometers (8,300 miles / 7,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Japan 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 18:21 in Tokyo, it's 11:21 in Victoria Falls. With a 7-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 3,349 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Tokyo (NRT) 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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