GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
16,693 km
10,372 miles
LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
Distance
16,693 km
10,372 mi / 9,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
11°
north

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GVA LUC
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Laucala Island Airport
IATA Code GVA LUC
ICAO Code LSGG NFNH
City Geneva Laucala Island
Country Switzerland Fiji
Timezone Europe/Zurich Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 1,411 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -16.750000, -179.670000

Geneva (GVA) to Laucala Island (LUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji is 16,693 kilometers (10,372 miles / 9,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 Fiji. 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 14:30 in Geneva, it's 01:30 in Laucala Island. With a 11-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 1,401 feet between the two airports. Laucala Island Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Laucala Island (LUC) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Laucala Island Airport (LUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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