GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
13,196 km
8,200 miles
WPU
Puerto Williams
Chile
Distance
13,196 km
8,200 mi / 7,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
219°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GVA WPU
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport
IATA Code GVA WPU
ICAO Code LSGG SCGZ
City Geneva Puerto Williams
Country Switzerland Chile
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Santiago
Elevation 1,411 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -54.930000, -67.630000

Geneva (GVA) to Puerto Williams (WPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) in Puerto Williams, Chile is 13,196 kilometers (8,200 miles / 7,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 03:12 in Geneva, it's 23:12 in Puerto Williams. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,323 feet between the two airports. Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Puerto Williams (WPU) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 49° (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 Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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