GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
1,349 km
838 miles
MLA
Luqa
Malta
Distance
1,349 km
838 mi / 728 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA MLA
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Luqa Airport
IATA Code GVA MLA
ICAO Code LSGG LMML
City Geneva Luqa
Country Switzerland Malta
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Malta
Elevation 1,411 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 35.860000, 14.480000

Geneva (GVA) to Luqa (MLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta is 1,349 kilometers (838 miles / 728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Malta. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:31 in Geneva, it's 09:31 in Luqa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,111 feet between the two airports. Luqa Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Luqa (MLA) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 331° (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 Luqa Airport (MLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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