Addis Ababa to Victoria Falls (ADD–VFA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,069 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 6m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SQ6125
SQ Singapore Airlines
789
8:30 AM
EAT T2
12:10 PM
CAT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7541
AI Air India
788
8:30 AM
EAT T2
12:10 PM
CAT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET823+1
ET Ethiopian
788
8:30 AM
EAT T2
12:10 PM
CAT
4h 40m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6635cs
EY Etihad
789
8:30 AM
EAT T2
12:10 PM
CAT
4h 40m
100%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
CPT Cape Town 10h 50m A3AIET 4ZKLKQ Cape Town (CPT) to Victoria Falls flights
JNB Johannesburg 13h 10m A3AIET 4Z5ZEK Johannesburg (JNB) to Victoria Falls flights
NBO Nairobi 14h 55m AIETEY KLKQQR Nairobi (NBO) to Victoria Falls flights
WDH Windhoek 27h 5m ETEYTP 4Z Windhoek (WDH) to Victoria Falls flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Addis Ababa to Victoria Falls
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2,069 mi 4h 40m nonstop -1h behind

ADD–VFA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air India, Ethiopian Airlines and Singapore Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,069 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–VFA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AI Air India 7 788 4h40 Star Alliance
ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: EY 7 788 4h40 Star Alliance EY
SQ Singapore Airlines 7 789 4h40
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AI, ET
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – EY, SQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI + ET (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: SQ (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to VFA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to VFA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
96
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Victoria Falls is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · VFA: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 PM in Victoria Falls.
Distance & Flight Time
2,069 mi / 3,330 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare and Victoria Falls Airport. The single-entry tourist visa costs USD 30 and allows a 90-day stay. Double-entry costs USD 45. Payment is in USD cash only. You can also apply for an eVisa through the Zimbabwe eVisa portal before departure, though the system can be slow.

Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity and 2 blank pages. Bring proof of accommodation, a return or onward ticket, and evidence of funds. Yellow fever vaccination is required for arrivals from Ethiopia. Carry your ICVP.

If visiting both Zimbabwe and Zambia for Victoria Falls, the KAZA UniVisa costs USD 50 and covers both countries for 30 days. It is available at the Victoria Falls border post and at both airports. Ethiopian Airlines flies from Addis Ababa to Harare, about 5.5 hours. Zimbabwe uses a multi-currency system dominated by USD. ATMs dispense USD in Harare. Carry small USD bills for tips and smaller purchases.

ADD–VFA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Victoria Falls route.
Route details
Distance2,069 mi / 3,330 km
Flight time4h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: VFA
IATA / ICAOVFA / FVFA
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Elevation3,490 ft / 1,064 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to VFA flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Victoria Falls International Airport take about 4h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,069 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from ADD to VFA: Air India, Ethiopian Airlines and Singapore Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cape Town, O.R. Tambo and Jomo Kenyatta.
Victoria Falls is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to VFA

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) are connected by nonstop service from Air India, Ethiopian Airlines and Singapore Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ADD to VFA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to VFA is about 4 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,069 miles (3,330 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cape Town, O.R. Tambo and Jomo Kenyatta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.