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

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AI7541
AI Air India
789
8:30 AM
EAT T2
12:10 PM
CAT
4h 40m
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ET823
ET Ethiopian
789
8:30 AM
EAT T2
12:10 PM
CAT
4h 40m
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EY6635
EY Etihad
789
8:30 AM
EAT T2
12:10 PM
CAT
4h 40m
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Addis Ababa to Victoria Falls
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,069 mi 4h 40m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

ADD–VFA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air India, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,069 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 7 789 4h40 – Star Alliance –
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 789 4h40 – Star Alliance –
EY Etihad Airways 7 789 4h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AI, ET, EY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI + ET (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: EY (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to VFA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to VFA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~23h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
JNB ~23h 50m NBO ~23h 55m CPT ~29h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
89
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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.
Know before you go

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.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

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 flights21 out
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: VFA
Full nameVictoria Falls International Airport
IATA / ICAOVFA / FVFA
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Elevation3,490 ft / 1,064 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to VFA flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Victoria Falls International Airport take approximately 4h 40m. The route covers 2,069 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from ADD to VFA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JNB, NBO and CPT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Etihad Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ADD to VFA Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 23 hours via JNB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.