GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
13,989 km
8,692 miles
MTD
Mount Sanford Station Airport
Australia
Distance
13,989 km
8,692 mi / 7,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GVA MTD
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Mount Sanford Station Airport
IATA Code GVA MTD
ICAO Code LSGG YMSF
City Geneva N/A
Country Switzerland Australia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Australia/Darwin
Elevation 1,411 ft 231 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -16.980000, 130.550000

Geneva (GVA) to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) in Mount Sanford Station Airport, Australia is 13,989 kilometers (8,692 miles / 7,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 21:50 in Geneva, it's 06:20 in Mount Sanford Station Airport. With a 8.5-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 1,180 feet between the two airports. Mount Sanford Station Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 315° (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 Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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