Kariba Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kariba, Zimbabwe. Its IATA code is KAB and its ICAO code is FVKB. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,706 ft (520 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 5,413 ft (1,650 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KAB
- ICAO code
- FVKB
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,706 ft (520 m)
- Coordinates
- -16.5198, 28.8850
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,413 ft · 1,650 m | 49 ft · 15 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kariba Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LUN Kenneth Kaunda International Airport | Lusaka, Zambia | 140 km · 87 mi |
| HRE Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport | Harare, Zimbabwe | 282 km · 175 mi |
| LVI Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport | Livingstone, Zambia | 356 km · 221 mi |
| VFA Victoria Falls International Airport | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | 368 km · 229 mi |
| BUQ Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | 390 km · 242 mi |
| NLA Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport | Ndola, Zambia | 397 km · 247 mi |
| BBK Kasane International Airport | Kasane, Botswana | 421 km · 262 mi |
| MFU Mfuwe International Airport | Mfuwe, Zambia | 489 km · 304 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KAB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 1,072 | 666 | 579 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,459 | 3,392 | 2,948 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,427 | 3,993 | 3,470 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,209 | 4,480 | 3,893 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,664 | 4,762 | 4,138 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,736 | 4,807 | 4,177 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,828 | 4,864 | 4,227 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,079 | 5,020 | 4,362 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,466 | 5,261 | 4,571 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,991 | 6,830 | 5,935 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,724 | 7,285 | 6,330 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,250 | 7,612 | 6,614 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,936 | 8,038 | 6,985 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,149 | 8,171 | 7,100 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,521 | 9,023 | 7,841 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 16,223 | 10,080 | 8,760 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 125.300 |
| TWR | TWR | 125.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kariba Airport?
The IATA code of Kariba Airport is KAB and its ICAO code is FVKB.
Where is Kariba Airport located?
Kariba Airport is in Kariba, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe, at -16.5198, 28.8850.
What time zone is Kariba Airport in?
Kariba Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kariba Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 5,413 ft (1,650 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kariba Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), about 140 km (87 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.