GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,413 km
5,849 miles
LCX
Longyan
China
Distance
9,413 km
5,849 mi / 5,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
58°
east northeast

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GVA LCX
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Longyan Guanzhishan Airport
IATA Code GVA LCX
ICAO Code LSGG ZSLD
City Geneva Longyan
Country Switzerland China
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,225 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 25.670000, 116.750000

Geneva (GVA) to Longyan (LCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) in Longyan, China is 9,413 kilometers (5,849 miles / 5,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 04:11 in Geneva, it's 11:11 in Longyan. 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 Longyan (LCX) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 319° (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 Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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