GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
4,084 km
2,538 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
4,084 km
2,538 mi / 2,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
103°
east southeast

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GVA XIJ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code GVA XIJ
ICAO Code LSGG OKAJ
City Geneva Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Switzerland Kuwait
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,411 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 28.930000, 47.790000

Geneva (GVA) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 4,084 kilometers (2,538 miles / 2,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Kuwait. 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 11:49 in Geneva, it's 13:49 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,002 feet between the two airports. Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 310° (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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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