The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 9,231 kilometers (5,736 miles / 4,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:25 in Punta Arenas, it's 14:25 in Geneva. With a 8-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 Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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