GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,520 km
5,915 miles
VNA
Saravane
Laos
Distance
9,520 km
5,915 mi / 5,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GVA VNA
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Saravane Airport
IATA Code GVA VNA
ICAO Code LSGG VLSV
City Geneva Saravane
Country Switzerland Laos
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 1,411 ft 574 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 15.710000, 106.410000

Geneva (GVA) to Saravane (VNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Saravane Airport (VNA) in Saravane, Laos is 9,520 kilometers (5,915 miles / 5,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:28 in Geneva, it's 06:28 in Saravane. 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.

The return flight from Saravane (VNA) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 317° (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 Saravane Airport (VNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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