GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
5,780 km
3,591 miles
LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
Distance
5,780 km
3,591 mi / 3,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA LJA
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Lodja Airport
IATA Code GVA LJA
ICAO Code LSGG FZVA
City Geneva Lodja
Country Switzerland DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,647 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -3.420000, 23.450000

Geneva (GVA) to Lodja (LJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo is 5,780 kilometers (3,591 miles / 3,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 DR Congo. 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 12:17 in Geneva, it's 13:17 in Lodja.

The return flight from Lodja (LJA) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 345° (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 Lodja Airport (LJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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