FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
8,930 km
5,549 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
8,930 km
5,549 mi / 4,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

FTU GVA
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code FTU GVA
ICAO Code FMSD LSGG
City Tolanaro Geneva
Country Madagascar Switzerland
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 29 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 46.240000, 6.110000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 8,930 kilometers (5,549 miles / 4,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Madagascar 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 16:34 in Tolanaro, it's 14:34 in Geneva.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,382 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than Tolanaro Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 143° (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 Tolanaro Airport (FTU) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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