GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,098 km
5,653 miles
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay
South Africa
Distance
9,098 km
5,653 mi / 4,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA PBZ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Plettenberg Bay Airport
IATA Code GVA PBZ
ICAO Code LSGG FAPG
City Geneva Plettenberg Bay
Country Switzerland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,411 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -34.090000, 23.330000

Geneva (GVA) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa is 9,098 kilometers (5,653 miles / 4,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 South Africa. 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 11:02 in Geneva, it's 12:02 in Plettenberg Bay.

The return flight from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 348° (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 Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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