GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
13,308 km
8,269 miles
SXK
Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,308 km
8,269 mi / 7,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
69°
east northeast

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GVA SXK
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Saumlaki Airport
IATA Code GVA SXK
ICAO Code LSGG WAPI
City Geneva Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Country Switzerland Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 1,411 ft 218 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -7.990000, 131.310000

Geneva (GVA) to Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Saumlaki Airport (SXK) in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island, Indonesia is 13,308 kilometers (8,269 miles / 7,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:16 in Geneva, it's 17:16 in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island. 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 1,193 feet between the two airports. Saumlaki Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 319° (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 Saumlaki Airport (SXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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