GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,600 km
5,965 miles
OKJ
Okayama City
Japan
Distance
9,600 km
5,965 mi / 5,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
41°
northeast

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GVA OKJ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Okayama Airport
IATA Code GVA OKJ
ICAO Code LSGG RJOB
City Geneva Okayama City
Country Switzerland Japan
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,411 ft 806 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 34.760000, 133.850000

Geneva (GVA) to Okayama City (OKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Okayama Airport (OKJ) in Okayama City, Japan is 9,600 kilometers (5,965 miles / 5,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:24 in Geneva, it's 11:24 in Okayama City. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Okayama City (OKJ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 327° (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 Okayama Airport (OKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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