GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
13,103 km
8,142 miles
ING
El Calafate
Argentina
Distance
13,103 km
8,142 mi / 7,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GVA ING
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Lago Argentino Airport
IATA Code GVA ING
ICAO Code LSGG SAWA
City Geneva El Calafate
Country Switzerland Argentina
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 1,411 ft 732 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -50.340000, -72.250000

Geneva (GVA) to El Calafate (ING) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Lago Argentino Airport (ING) in El Calafate, Argentina is 13,103 kilometers (8,142 miles / 7,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:03 in Geneva, it's 14:03 in El Calafate. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Calafate (ING) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 50° (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 Lago Argentino Airport (ING) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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