GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
14,064 km
8,739 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
14,064 km
8,739 mi / 7,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
76°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GVA WAV
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code GVA WAV
ICAO Code LSGG YWAV
City Geneva N/A
Country Switzerland Australia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Australia/Darwin
Elevation 1,411 ft 201 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Geneva (GVA) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 14,064 kilometers (8,739 miles / 7,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 23:44 in Geneva, it's 07:14 in Wave Hill Airport. With a 7.5-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 1,210 feet between the two airports. Wave Hill Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Wave Hill Airport (WAV) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 315° (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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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