GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
6,881 km
4,275 miles
MFA
Mafia Island
Tanzania
Distance
6,881 km
4,275 mi / 3,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA MFA
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Mafia Island Airport
IATA Code GVA MFA
ICAO Code LSGG HTMA
City Geneva Mafia Island
Country Switzerland Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 1,411 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -7.920000, 39.670000

Geneva (GVA) to Mafia Island (MFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Mafia Island Airport (MFA) in Mafia Island, Tanzania is 6,881 kilometers (4,275 miles / 3,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:24 in Geneva, it's 18:24 in Mafia Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,351 feet between the two airports. Mafia Island Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Mafia Island (MFA) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Mafia Island Airport (MFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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