GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,468 km
5,883 miles
TUA
Tulcan
Ecuador
Distance
9,468 km
5,883 mi / 5,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

GVA TUA
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport
IATA Code GVA TUA
ICAO Code LSGG SETU
City Geneva Tulcan
Country Switzerland Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Guayaquil
Elevation 1,411 ft 9,649 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 0.810000, -77.710000

Geneva (GVA) to Tulcan (TUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 9,468 kilometers (5,883 miles / 5,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:44 in Geneva, it's 07:44 in Tulcan. With a 6-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 8,238 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tulcan (TUA) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 44° (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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.