GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
10,252 km
6,370 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
10,252 km
6,370 mi / 5,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GVA POI
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code GVA POI
ICAO Code LSGG SLPO
City Geneva Potosi
Country Switzerland Bolivia
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/La_Paz
Elevation 1,411 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Geneva (GVA) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 10,252 kilometers (6,370 miles / 5,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:58 in Geneva, it's 22:58 in Potosi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 11,502 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas 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 Potosi (POI) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 41° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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