GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
5,194 km
3,227 miles
JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
Distance
5,194 km
3,227 mi / 2,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
136°
southeast

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GVA JIM
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Jimma Airport
IATA Code GVA JIM
ICAO Code LSGG HAJM
City Geneva Jimma
Country Switzerland Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 1,411 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 7.670000, 36.820000

Geneva (GVA) to Jimma (JIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia is 5,194 kilometers (3,227 miles / 2,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:37 in Geneva, it's 04:37 in Jimma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,089 feet between the two airports. Jimma Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jimma (JIM) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Jimma Airport (JIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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