GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,927 km
4,926 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
7,927 km
4,926 mi / 4,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
171°
south

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GVA SZM
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code GVA SZM
ICAO Code LSGG FYSS
City Geneva N/A
Country Switzerland Namibia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 1,411 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Geneva (GVA) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 7,927 kilometers (4,926 miles / 4,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 Namibia. 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 04:30 in Geneva, it's 05:30 in Sesriem Airstrip.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,043 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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