Airport Comparison
Geneva (GVA) to Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) in Hikueru Atoll, French Polynesia is 15,721 kilometers (9,768 miles / 8,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.
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 Switzerland with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 01:57 in Geneva, it's 14:57 in Hikueru Atoll. With a 11-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 1,406 feet between the two airports. Hikueru Atoll Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.
The return flight from Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) to Geneva (GVA) 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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.