Nairobi to Victoria Falls (NBO–VFA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
KQ792+2
KQ Kenya
73H
7:25 AM
EAT T1A
9:40 AM
CAT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV6186
SV Saudia
73H
7:25 AM
EAT T1A
9:40 AM
CAT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL4215cs
KL KLM
73H
7:25 AM
EAT T1A
9:40 AM
CAT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR4616cs
QR Qatar
73H
7:25 AM
EAT T1A
9:40 AM
CAT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV6187cs
SV Saudia
73H
6:00 PM
CAT
10:10 PM
EAT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KQ793+4
KQ Kenya
73H
6:00 PM
CAT
10:10 PM
EAT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR4617cs
QR Qatar
73H
6:00 PM
CAT
10:10 PM
EAT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nairobi to Victoria Falls
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,382 mi 3h 15m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

NBO–VFA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Kenya Airways and Saudia lead the route. The flight covers 1,382 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NBO–VFA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways Also: KL, QR 3 73H 3h15 SkyTeam KL, QR
SV Saudia 3 73H 3h15 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – KL, KQ, QR, SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ + SV (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NBO to VFA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NBO to VFA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
90
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 Nairobi.
NBO: EAT · VFA: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 5:00 PM in Victoria Falls.
Distance & Flight Time
1,382 mi / 2,224 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m.

NBO–VFA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nairobi to Victoria Falls route.
Route details
Distance1,382 mi / 2,224 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 9 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m
Destination: VFA
IATA / ICAOVFA / FVFA
TimezoneAfrica/Harare
Elevation3,490 ft / 1,064 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NBO to VFA flights.
Nonstop flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Victoria Falls International Airport take approximately 3h 15m. The route covers 1,382 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Kenya Airways and Saudia. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from NBO to VFA. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JNB, ADD and CPT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Victoria Falls is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Yes, return flights from VFA to NBO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NBO to VFA

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways and Saudia. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NBO to VFA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NBO to VFA ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,382 miles (2,224 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via JNB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.