GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,451 km
5,251 miles
TDV
Tanandava
Madagascar
Distance
8,451 km
5,251 mi / 4,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
144°
southeast

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GVA TDV
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Samangoky Airport
IATA Code GVA TDV
ICAO Code LSGG FMSN
City Geneva Tanandava
Country Switzerland Madagascar
Timezone Europe/Zurich Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 1,411 ft 89 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -21.700000, 43.730000

Geneva (GVA) to Tanandava (TDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Samangoky Airport (TDV) in Tanandava, Madagascar is 8,451 kilometers (5,251 miles / 4,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Madagascar. 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 10:01 in Geneva, it's 12:01 in Tanandava.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,322 feet between the two airports. Samangoky Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Tanandava (TDV) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 334° (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 Samangoky Airport (TDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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