Victoria Falls International Airport is a large airport serving Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Its IATA code is VFA and its ICAO code is FVFA. The airport lies at an elevation of 3,490 ft (1,064 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 13,123 ft (4,000 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- VFA
- ICAO code
- FVFA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 3,490 ft (1,064 m)
- Coordinates
- -18.0974, 25.8369
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 13,123 ft · 4,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Victoria Falls International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LVI Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport | Livingstone, Zambia | 31 km · 19 mi |
| BBK Kasane International Airport | Kasane, Botswana | 77 km · 48 mi |
| MPA Katima Mulilo Airport | Mpacha, Namibia | 183 km · 114 mi |
| MUB Maun International Airport | Maun, Botswana | 328 km · 204 mi |
| BUQ Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | 362 km · 225 mi |
| KAB Kariba Airport | Kariba, Zimbabwe | 368 km · 229 mi |
| FRW Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport | Francistown, Botswana | 381 km · 237 mi |
| LUN Kenneth Kaunda International Airport | Lusaka, Zambia | 415 km · 258 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from VFA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 928 | 577 | 501 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,783 | 3,594 | 3,123 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,609 | 4,106 | 3,568 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,465 | 4,638 | 4,031 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,565 | 4,701 | 4,085 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,763 | 4,824 | 4,192 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,809 | 4,852 | 4,217 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,148 | 5,063 | 4,399 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,805 | 5,471 | 4,754 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,353 | 7,055 | 6,130 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,833 | 7,353 | 6,389 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,102 | 7,520 | 6,534 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,954 | 8,049 | 6,995 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,303 | 8,266 | 7,183 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,238 | 8,847 | 7,688 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 16,060 | 9,979 | 8,671 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | FALLS APP | 121.100 |
| TWR | FALLS TWR | 121.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Victoria Falls International Airport?
The IATA code of Victoria Falls International Airport is VFA and its ICAO code is FVFA.
Where is Victoria Falls International Airport located?
Victoria Falls International Airport is in Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe, at -18.0974, 25.8369.
What time zone is Victoria Falls International Airport in?
Victoria Falls International 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 Victoria Falls International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 13,123 ft (4,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Victoria Falls International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI), about 31 km (19 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.