GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
2,911 km
1,809 miles
SJZ
Velas
Portugal
Distance
2,911 km
1,809 mi / 1,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
266°
west

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GVA SJZ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Sao Jorge Airport
IATA Code GVA SJZ
ICAO Code LSGG LPSJ
City Geneva Velas
Country Switzerland Portugal
Timezone Europe/Zurich Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 1,411 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 38.670000, -28.180000

Geneva (GVA) to Velas (SJZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 2,911 kilometers (1,809 miles / 1,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Portugal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:38 in Geneva, it's 05:38 in Velas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,100 feet between the two airports. Sao Jorge Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Velas (SJZ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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