GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,538 km
5,926 miles
PBC
Puebla
Mexico
Distance
9,538 km
5,926 mi / 5,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA PBC
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Hermanos Serdan International Airport
IATA Code GVA PBC
ICAO Code LSGG MMPB
City Geneva Puebla
Country Switzerland Mexico
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,411 ft 7,361 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 19.160000, -98.370000

Geneva (GVA) to Puebla (PBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Hermanos Serdan International Airport (PBC) in Puebla, Mexico is 9,538 kilometers (5,926 miles / 5,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Geneva, it's 04:58 in Puebla. With a 7-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 5,950 feet between the two airports. Hermanos Serdan International 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 Puebla (PBC) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). 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 Hermanos Serdan International Airport (PBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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