GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,322 km
5,171 miles
HLA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,322 km
5,171 mi / 4,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
160°
south southeast

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GVA HLA
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Lanseria Airport
IATA Code GVA HLA
ICAO Code LSGG FALA
City Geneva Johannesburg
Country Switzerland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,411 ft 4,517 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -25.940000, 27.930000

Geneva (GVA) to Johannesburg (HLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Lanseria Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,322 kilometers (5,171 miles / 4,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:52 in Geneva, it's 03:52 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,106 feet between the two airports. Lanseria Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Johannesburg (HLA) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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