The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras is 9,217 kilometers (5,727 miles / 4,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:48 in Geneva, it's 10:48 in Ruinas de Copan. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ruinas de Copan (RUY) 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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.