BCL
Pococi
Costa Rica
9,122 km
5,668 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
9,122 km
5,668 mi / 4,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
44°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

BCL GVA
Airport Name Barra del Colorado Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code BCL GVA
ICAO Code MRBC LSGG
City Pococi Geneva
Country Costa Rica Switzerland
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 10.770000, -83.590000 46.240000, 6.110000

Pococi (BCL) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) in Pococi, Costa Rica to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 9,122 kilometers (5,668 miles / 4,926 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 18:29 in Pococi, it's 02:29 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,408 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than Barra del Colorado Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Pococi (BCL) follows a heading of 277° (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 Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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