GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,767 km
5,447 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
8,767 km
5,447 mi / 4,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA NKU
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code GVA NKU
ICAO Code LSGG FXNK
City Geneva Nkaus
Country Switzerland Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Maseru
Elevation 1,411 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Geneva (GVA) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 8,767 kilometers (5,447 miles / 4,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 Lesotho. 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 05:32 in Geneva, it's 06:32 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,210 feet between the two airports. Nkaus Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nkaus (NKU) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 345° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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