AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,626 km
11,573 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
18,626 km
11,573 mi / 10,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
321°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

AKL GVA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code AKL GVA
ICAO Code NZAA LSGG
City Auckland Geneva
Country New Zealand Switzerland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Zurich
Elevation 23 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 46.240000, 6.110000

Auckland (AKL) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 18,626 kilometers (11,573 miles / 10,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:51 in Auckland, it's 13:51 in Geneva. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,388 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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