GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
15,698 km
9,754 miles
RKA
Aratika Nord Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,698 km
9,754 mi / 8,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
313°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GVA RKA
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Aratika Nord Airport
IATA Code GVA RKA
ICAO Code LSGG NTKK
City Geneva N/A
Country Switzerland French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,411 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -15.490000, -145.470000

Geneva (GVA) to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) in Aratika Nord Airport, French Polynesia is 15,698 kilometers (9,754 miles / 8,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:30 in Geneva, it's 13:30 in Aratika Nord Airport. With a 12-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 1,401 feet between the two airports. Aratika Nord Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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