GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
4,295 km
2,669 miles
ZIG
Ziguinchor
Senegal
Distance
4,295 km
2,669 mi / 2,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
217°
southwest

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GVA ZIG
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Ziguinchor Airport
IATA Code GVA ZIG
ICAO Code LSGG GOGG
City Geneva Ziguinchor
Country Switzerland Senegal
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Dakar
Elevation 1,411 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 12.560000, -16.280000

Geneva (GVA) to Ziguinchor (ZIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) in Ziguinchor, Senegal is 4,295 kilometers (2,669 miles / 2,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Senegal. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:54 in Geneva, it's 10:54 in Ziguinchor.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,336 feet between the two airports. Ziguinchor Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Ziguinchor (ZIG) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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