GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
16,960 km
10,538 miles
HLS
St Helens Airport
Australia
Distance
16,960 km
10,538 mi / 9,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
94°
east

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GVA HLS
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport St Helens Airport
IATA Code GVA HLS
ICAO Code LSGG YSTH
City Geneva N/A
Country Switzerland Australia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Australia/Hobart
Elevation 1,411 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -41.340000, 148.280000

Geneva (GVA) to St Helens Airport (HLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to St Helens Airport (HLS) in St Helens Airport, Australia is 16,960 kilometers (10,538 miles / 9,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Australia. 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 22:55 in Geneva, it's 08:55 in St Helens Airport. With a 10-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 1,363 feet between the two airports. St Helens Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from St Helens Airport (HLS) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 293° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and St Helens Airport (HLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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