GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,039 km
5,617 miles
MCR
Melchor de Mencos
Guatemala
Distance
9,039 km
5,617 mi / 4,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA MCR
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Melchor de Mencos Airport
IATA Code GVA MCR
ICAO Code LSGG MGMM
City Geneva Melchor de Mencos
Country Switzerland Guatemala
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Guatemala
Elevation 1,411 ft 4,670 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 17.070000, -89.150000

Geneva (GVA) to Melchor de Mencos (MCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) in Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala is 9,039 kilometers (5,617 miles / 4,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Guatemala. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:26 in Geneva, it's 20:26 in Melchor de Mencos. With a 7-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 3,259 feet between the two airports. Melchor de Mencos Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Melchor de Mencos (MCR) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). 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 Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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