GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
4,801 km
2,983 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
4,801 km
2,983 mi / 2,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GVA UCN
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code GVA UCN
ICAO Code LSGG GLBU
City Geneva Buchanan
Country Switzerland Liberia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 1,411 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 5.170000, -9.280000

Geneva (GVA) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 4,801 kilometers (2,983 miles / 2,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 Liberia. 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 04:20 in Geneva, it's 03:20 in Buchanan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,370 feet between the two airports. Buchanan Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Buchanan (UCN) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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