GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
10,026 km
6,230 miles
KJP
Kerama
Japan
Distance
10,026 km
6,230 mi / 5,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
50°
northeast

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GVA KJP
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Kerama Airport
IATA Code GVA KJP
ICAO Code LSGG ROKR
City Geneva Kerama
Country Switzerland Japan
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,411 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 26.170000, 127.290000

Geneva (GVA) to Kerama (KJP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Kerama Airport (KJP) in Kerama, Japan is 10,026 kilometers (6,230 miles / 5,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Japan. 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 23:34 in Geneva, it's 07:34 in Kerama. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,255 feet between the two airports. Kerama Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Kerama (KJP) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 324° (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 Kerama Airport (KJP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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