GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
5,994 km
3,725 miles
NYE
Nyeri
Kenya
Distance
5,994 km
3,725 mi / 3,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
141°
southeast

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GVA NYE
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Nyeri Airport
IATA Code GVA NYE
ICAO Code LSGG HKNI
City Geneva Nyeri
Country Switzerland Kenya
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,411 ft 5,830 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -0.360000, 36.980000

Geneva (GVA) to Nyeri (NYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Nyeri Airport (NYE) in Nyeri, Kenya is 5,994 kilometers (3,725 miles / 3,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Kenya. 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 03:36 in Geneva, it's 05:36 in Nyeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,419 feet between the two airports. Nyeri 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 Nyeri (NYE) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 334° (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 Nyeri Airport (NYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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