FKS
Sukagawa
Japan
9,675 km
6,012 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
9,675 km
6,012 mi / 5,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
330°
north northwest

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FKS GVA
Airport Name Fukushima Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code FKS GVA
ICAO Code RJSF LSGG
City Sukagawa Geneva
Country Japan Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,221 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 37.230000, 140.430000 46.240000, 6.110000

Sukagawa (FKS) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukushima Airport (FKS) in Sukagawa, Japan to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 9,675 kilometers (6,012 miles / 5,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Japan 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 23:53 in Sukagawa, it's 15:53 in Geneva. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Sukagawa (FKS) follows a heading of 35° (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 Fukushima Airport (FKS) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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