GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
16,788 km
10,432 miles
WOL
Wollongong Airport
Australia
Distance
16,788 km
10,432 mi / 9,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
79°
east

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GVA WOL
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Wollongong Airport
IATA Code GVA WOL
ICAO Code LSGG YWOL
City Geneva N/A
Country Switzerland Australia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,411 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -34.560000, 150.790000

Geneva (GVA) to Wollongong Airport (WOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Wollongong Airport (WOL) in Wollongong Airport, Australia is 16,788 kilometers (10,432 miles / 9,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 08:39 in Geneva, it's 18:39 in Wollongong Airport. With a 10-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 1,380 feet between the two airports. Wollongong Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Wollongong Airport (WOL) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 304° (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 Wollongong Airport (WOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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