GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,373 km
5,203 miles
LLE
Malelane
South Africa
Distance
8,373 km
5,203 mi / 4,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA LLE
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Riverside Airport
IATA Code GVA LLE
ICAO Code LSGG FAMN
City Geneva Malelane
Country Switzerland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,024 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -25.430000, 31.580000

Geneva (GVA) to Malelane (LLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Riverside Airport (LLE) in Malelane, South Africa is 8,373 kilometers (5,203 miles / 4,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 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 23:50 in Geneva, it's 00:50 in Malelane.

The return flight from Malelane (LLE) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 342° (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 Riverside Airport (LLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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