GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,396 km
5,839 miles
SAO
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,396 km
5,839 mi / 5,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GVA SAO
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Campo de Marte Airport
IATA Code GVA SAO
ICAO Code LSGG SBMT
City Geneva Sao Paulo
Country Switzerland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,411 ft 2,368 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -23.510000, -46.640000

Geneva (GVA) to Sao Paulo (SAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,396 kilometers (5,839 miles / 5,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 10:24 in Geneva, it's 06:24 in Sao Paulo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 34° (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 Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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