Airport Comparison
| GVA | KWL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Geneva Cointrin International Airport | Guilin Liangjiang International Airport |
| IATA Code | GVA | KWL |
| ICAO Code | LSGG | ZGKL |
| City | Geneva | Guilin City |
| Country | Switzerland | China |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich | Asia/Shanghai |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft | 570 ft |
| Coordinates | 46.240000, 6.110000 | 25.220000, 110.040000 |
Geneva (GVA) to Guilin City (KWL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin City, China is 9,002 kilometers (5,594 miles / 4,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.
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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 20:11 in Geneva, it's 03:11 in Guilin City. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Guilin City (KWL) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 317° (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 Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.