ALD
Fortaleza
Peru
9,854 km
6,123 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
9,854 km
6,123 mi / 5,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
42°
northeast

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ALD GVA
Airport Name Alerta Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code ALD GVA
ICAO Code SPAR LSGG
City Fortaleza Geneva
Country Peru Switzerland
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Zurich
Elevation 797 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -11.680000, -69.330000 46.240000, 6.110000

Fortaleza (ALD) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alerta Airport (ALD) in Fortaleza, Peru to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 9,854 kilometers (6,123 miles / 5,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Peru with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:18 in Fortaleza, it's 08:18 in Geneva. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Fortaleza (ALD) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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