GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,323 km
5,793 miles
SAL
Santa Clara
El Salvador
Distance
9,323 km
5,793 mi / 5,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
283°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

GVA SAL
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport El Salvador International Airport
IATA Code GVA SAL
ICAO Code LSGG MSLP
City Geneva Santa Clara
Country Switzerland El Salvador
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/El_Salvador
Elevation 1,411 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 13.440000, -89.060000

Geneva (GVA) to Santa Clara (SAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) in Santa Clara, El Salvador is 9,323 kilometers (5,793 miles / 5,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 El Salvador. 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 07:32 in Geneva, it's 23:32 in Santa Clara. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,310 feet between the two airports. El Salvador International Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Clara (SAL) 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 El Salvador International Airport (SAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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