GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,573 km
5,327 miles
JIQ
Chongqing
China
Distance
8,573 km
5,327 mi / 4,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
61°
east northeast

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GVA JIQ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport
IATA Code GVA JIQ
ICAO Code LSGG ZUQJ
City Geneva Chongqing
Country Switzerland China
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 29.510000, 108.830000

Geneva (GVA) to Chongqing (JIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) in Chongqing, China is 8,573 kilometers (5,327 miles / 4,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:51 in Geneva, it's 00:51 in Chongqing. With a 7-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 Chongqing (JIQ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 316° (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 Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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