AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
9,390 km
5,835 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
9,390 km
5,835 mi / 5,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guatemala
Heading
44°
northeast

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AAZ GVA
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code AAZ GVA
ICAO Code MGQZ LSGG
City Quezaltenango Geneva
Country Guatemala Switzerland
Timezone America/Guatemala Europe/Zurich
Elevation 7,779 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 46.240000, 6.110000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 9,390 kilometers (5,835 miles / 5,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Guatemala with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:37 in Quezaltenango, it's 18:37 in Geneva. With a 7-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 6,368 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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