FRB
Forbes
Australia
16,496 km
10,250 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
16,496 km
10,250 mi / 8,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FRB GVA
Airport Name Forbes Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code FRB GVA
ICAO Code YFBS LSGG
City Forbes Geneva
Country Australia Switzerland
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/Zurich
Elevation 760 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -33.360000, 147.940000 46.240000, 6.110000

Forbes (FRB) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forbes Airport (FRB) in Forbes, Australia to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 16,496 kilometers (10,250 miles / 8,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Australia 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 21:24 in Forbes, it's 11:24 in Geneva. With a 10-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 Forbes (FRB) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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