GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
6,213 km
3,860 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
6,213 km
3,860 mi / 3,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
130°
southeast

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GVA MGQ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code GVA MGQ
ICAO Code LSGG HCMM
City Geneva Mogadishu
Country Switzerland Somalia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 1,411 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 2.010000, 45.300000

Geneva (GVA) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 6,213 kilometers (3,860 miles / 3,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Somalia. 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 16:55 in Geneva, it's 18:55 in Mogadishu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,382 feet between the two airports. Aden Adde International Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 328° (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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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