GOM
Goma
DR Congo
5,790 km
3,598 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
5,790 km
3,598 mi / 3,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GOM GVA
Airport Name Goma International Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code GOM GVA
ICAO Code FZNA LSGG
City Goma Geneva
Country DR Congo Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,089 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -1.670000, 29.240000 46.240000, 6.110000

Goma (GOM) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goma International Airport (GOM) in Goma, DR Congo to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 5,790 kilometers (3,598 miles / 3,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 DR Congo 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 13:06 in Goma, it's 12:06 in Geneva.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,678 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits lower than Goma International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Goma (GOM) follows a heading of 150° (south 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 Goma International Airport (GOM) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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