GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
16,552 km
10,285 miles
MBW
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,552 km
10,285 mi / 8,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
90°
east

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GVA MBW
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
IATA Code GVA MBW
ICAO Code LSGG YMMB
City Geneva Melbourne
Country Switzerland Australia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,411 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -37.980000, 145.100000

Geneva (GVA) to Melbourne (MBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,552 kilometers (10,285 miles / 8,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Australia. 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 13:17 in Geneva, it's 23:17 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 1,361 feet between the two airports. Melbourne Moorabbin Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MBW) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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