ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
8,138 km
5,057 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
8,138 km
5,057 mi / 4,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
316°
northwest

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ACJ GVA
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code ACJ GVA
ICAO Code VCCA LSGG
City Anuradhapura Geneva
Country Sri Lanka Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 324 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 46.240000, 6.110000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 8,138 kilometers (5,057 miles / 4,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:28 in Anuradhapura, it's 12:58 in Geneva. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,087 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than Anuradhapura Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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