GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
13,976 km
8,685 miles
VCD
Victoria River Downs Airport
Australia
Distance
13,976 km
8,685 mi / 7,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GVA VCD
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Victoria River Downs Airport
IATA Code GVA VCD
ICAO Code LSGG YVRD
City Geneva N/A
Country Switzerland Australia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Australia/Darwin
Elevation 1,411 ft 89 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -16.400000, 131.000000

Geneva (GVA) to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) in Victoria River Downs Airport, Australia is 13,976 kilometers (8,685 miles / 7,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:25 in Geneva, it's 00:55 in Victoria River Downs Airport. With a 8.5-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 1,322 feet between the two airports. Victoria River Downs Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 316° (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 Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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