GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,202 km
5,097 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
8,202 km
5,097 mi / 4,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA PHW
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code GVA PHW
ICAO Code LSGG FAPH
City Geneva Phalaborwa
Country Switzerland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Geneva (GVA) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 8,202 kilometers (5,097 miles / 4,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 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 05:40 in Geneva, it's 06:40 in Phalaborwa.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 342° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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