GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
13,738 km
8,536 miles
MDP
Mindiptana-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,738 km
8,536 mi / 7,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GVA MDP
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Mindiptana Airport
IATA Code GVA MDP
ICAO Code LSGG WAKD
City Geneva Mindiptana-Papua Island
Country Switzerland Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 1,411 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -5.750000, 140.370000

Geneva (GVA) to Mindiptana-Papua Island (MDP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Mindiptana Airport (MDP) in Mindiptana-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,738 kilometers (8,536 miles / 7,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Indonesia. 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 20:40 in Geneva, it's 04:40 in Mindiptana-Papua Island. With a 8-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 1,254 feet between the two airports. Mindiptana Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Mindiptana-Papua Island (MDP) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 324° (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 Mindiptana Airport (MDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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