The flight distance from Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 19,678 kilometers (12,227 miles / 10,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 23:05 in Waitangi, it's 10:20 in Geneva. With a 12.75-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 1,368 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Waitangi (CHT) follows a heading of 38° (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 Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.