ERA
Erigavo
Somalia
5,548 km
3,447 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
5,548 km
3,447 mi / 2,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ERA GVA
Airport Name Erigavo Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code ERA GVA
ICAO Code HCMU LSGG
City Erigavo Geneva
Country Somalia Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,720 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 10.640000, 47.390000 46.240000, 6.110000

Erigavo (ERA) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erigavo Airport (ERA) in Erigavo, Somalia to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 5,548 kilometers (3,447 miles / 2,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:31 in Erigavo, it's 02:31 in Geneva.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,309 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits lower than Erigavo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Erigavo (ERA) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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