SEA
Seattle
United States
15,655 km
9,728 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
15,655 km
9,728 mi / 8,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SEA VFA
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code SEA VFA
ICAO Code KSEA FVFA
City Seattle Victoria Falls
Country United States Zimbabwe
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Harare
Elevation 432 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Seattle (SEA) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 15,655 kilometers (9,728 miles / 8,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:41 in Seattle, it's 06:41 in Victoria Falls. With a 10-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 3,058 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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