GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
12,583 km
7,819 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
12,583 km
7,819 mi / 6,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GVA WAP
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code GVA WAP
ICAO Code LSGG SCAP
City Geneva Alto Palena
Country Switzerland Chile
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Santiago
Elevation 1,411 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Geneva (GVA) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 12,583 kilometers (7,819 miles / 6,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Chile. 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 12:10 in Geneva, it's 08:10 in Alto Palena. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Alto Palena (WAP) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 47° (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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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