GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,681 km
6,016 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
9,681 km
6,016 mi / 5,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
265°
west

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Airport Comparison

GVA PTZ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code GVA PTZ
ICAO Code LSGG SESM
City Geneva Shell Mera
Country Switzerland Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,411 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Geneva (GVA) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 9,681 kilometers (6,016 miles / 5,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Ecuador. 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 20:12 in Geneva, it's 13:12 in Shell Mera. 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 2,054 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 44° (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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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