GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
16,861 km
10,477 miles
MIM
Merimbula
Australia
Distance
16,861 km
10,477 mi / 9,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

GVA MIM
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Merimbula Airport
IATA Code GVA MIM
ICAO Code LSGG YMER
City Geneva Merimbula
Country Switzerland Australia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,411 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -36.910000, 149.900000

Geneva (GVA) to Merimbula (MIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Merimbula Airport (MIM) in Merimbula, Australia is 16,861 kilometers (10,477 miles / 9,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:55 in Geneva, it's 17:55 in Merimbula. With a 10-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 1,404 feet between the two airports. Merimbula Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Merimbula (MIM) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Merimbula Airport (MIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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