GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
6,936 km
4,310 miles
KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
Distance
6,936 km
4,310 mi / 3,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
156°
south southeast

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GVA KIW
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Southdowns Airport
IATA Code GVA KIW
ICAO Code LSGG FLSO
City Geneva Kitwe
Country Switzerland Zambia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 1,411 ft 4,145 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -12.900000, 28.150000

Geneva (GVA) to Kitwe (KIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia is 6,936 kilometers (4,310 miles / 3,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Zambia. 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 09:48 in Geneva, it's 10:48 in Kitwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,734 feet between the two airports. Southdowns Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Kitwe (KIW) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 343° (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 Southdowns Airport (KIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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