GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,008 km
5,597 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
9,008 km
5,597 mi / 4,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA ROD
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Robertson Airport
IATA Code GVA ROD
ICAO Code LSGG FARS
City Geneva Robertson
Country Switzerland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,411 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Geneva (GVA) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 9,008 kilometers (5,597 miles / 4,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 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 05:25 in Geneva, it's 06:25 in Robertson.

The return flight from Robertson (ROD) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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