GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
5,735 km
3,564 miles
JIN
Jinja
Uganda
Distance
5,735 km
3,564 mi / 3,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
144°
southeast

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GVA JIN
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Jinja Airport
IATA Code GVA JIN
ICAO Code LSGG HUJI
City Geneva Jinja
Country Switzerland Uganda
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Kampala
Elevation 1,411 ft 3,855 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 0.450000, 33.200000

Geneva (GVA) to Jinja (JIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda is 5,735 kilometers (3,564 miles / 3,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Uganda. 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 10:42 in Geneva, it's 12:42 in Jinja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,444 feet between the two airports. Jinja Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Jinja (JIN) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 336° (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 Jinja Airport (JIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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