GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
15,623 km
9,708 miles
SCZ
Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova
Solomon Islands
Distance
15,623 km
9,708 mi / 8,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GVA SCZ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport
IATA Code GVA SCZ
ICAO Code LSGG AGGL
City Geneva Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova
Country Switzerland Solomon Islands
Timezone Europe/Zurich Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 1,411 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -10.720000, 165.790000

Geneva (GVA) to Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova (SCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova, Solomon Islands is 15,623 kilometers (9,708 miles / 8,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 10:25 in Geneva, it's 20:25 in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova. With a 10-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 1,393 feet between the two airports. Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova (SCZ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). 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 Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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