GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,356 km
4,571 miles
SWX
Shakawe
Botswana
Distance
7,356 km
4,571 mi / 3,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA SWX
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Shakawe Airport
IATA Code GVA SWX
ICAO Code LSGG FBSW
City Geneva Shakawe
Country Switzerland Botswana
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 1,411 ft 3,379 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -18.370000, 21.830000

Geneva (GVA) to Shakawe (SWX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Shakawe Airport (SWX) in Shakawe, Botswana is 7,356 kilometers (4,571 miles / 3,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Botswana. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:27 in Geneva, it's 07:27 in Shakawe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,968 feet between the two airports. Shakawe Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Shakawe (SWX) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 348° (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 Shakawe Airport (SWX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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