GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,500 km
5,903 miles
QDC
Dracena
Brazil
Distance
9,500 km
5,903 mi / 5,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GVA QDC
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Dracena Airport
IATA Code GVA QDC
ICAO Code LSGG SDDR
City Geneva Dracena
Country Switzerland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,220 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -21.460000, -51.610000

Geneva (GVA) to Dracena (QDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Dracena Airport (QDC) in Dracena, Brazil is 9,500 kilometers (5,903 miles / 5,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 Brazil. 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 05:22 in Geneva, it's 01:22 in Dracena. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dracena (QDC) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 36° (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 Dracena Airport (QDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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