CPO
Copiapo
Chile
11,234 km
6,981 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
11,234 km
6,981 mi / 6,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Santiago
Heading
43°
northeast

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CPO GVA
Airport Name Desierto de Atacama Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code CPO GVA
ICAO Code SCAT LSGG
City Copiapo Geneva
Country Chile Switzerland
Timezone America/Santiago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 670 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -27.260000, -70.780000 46.240000, 6.110000

Copiapo (CPO) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) in Copiapo, Chile to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 11,234 kilometers (6,981 miles / 6,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:50 in Copiapo, it's 13:50 in Geneva. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Copiapo (CPO) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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