GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,553 km
5,315 miles
KIM
Kimberley
South Africa
Distance
8,553 km
5,315 mi / 4,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA KIM
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Kimberley Airport
IATA Code GVA KIM
ICAO Code LSGG FAKM
City Geneva Kimberley
Country Switzerland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,411 ft 3,950 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -28.800000, 24.770000

Geneva (GVA) to Kimberley (KIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Kimberley Airport (KIM) in Kimberley, South Africa is 8,553 kilometers (5,315 miles / 4,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 02:58 in Geneva, it's 03:58 in Kimberley.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,539 feet between the two airports. Kimberley Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Kimberley (KIM) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 347° (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 Kimberley Airport (KIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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