GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
16,313 km
10,136 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
16,313 km
10,136 mi / 8,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GVA PBJ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code GVA PBJ
ICAO Code LSGG NVSI
City Geneva Paama Island
Country Switzerland Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Zurich Pacific/Efate
Elevation 1,411 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Geneva (GVA) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 16,313 kilometers (10,136 miles / 8,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 01:30 in Geneva, it's 11:30 in Paama Island. With a 10-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 1,411 feet between the two airports. Tavie Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Paama Island (PBJ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 337° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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