GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
13,933 km
8,658 miles
KPM
Kompiam Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,933 km
8,658 mi / 7,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GVA KPM
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Kompiam Airport
IATA Code GVA KPM
ICAO Code LSGG AYAQ
City Geneva N/A
Country Switzerland Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Zurich Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,411 ft 5,100 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -5.380000, 143.920000

Geneva (GVA) to Kompiam Airport (KPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Kompiam Airport (KPM) in Kompiam Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,933 kilometers (8,658 miles / 7,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 03:32 in Geneva, it's 12:32 in Kompiam Airport. With a 9-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 3,689 feet between the two airports. Kompiam 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 Kompiam Airport (KPM) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 325° (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 Kompiam Airport (KPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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