GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,148 km
4,441 miles
MYW
Mtwara
Tanzania
Distance
7,148 km
4,441 mi / 3,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA MYW
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Mtwara Airport
IATA Code GVA MYW
ICAO Code LSGG HTMT
City Geneva Mtwara
Country Switzerland Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 1,411 ft 371 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -10.340000, 40.180000

Geneva (GVA) to Mtwara (MYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Mtwara Airport (MYW) in Mtwara, Tanzania is 7,148 kilometers (4,441 miles / 3,859 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 11:04 in Geneva, it's 13:04 in Mtwara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,040 feet between the two airports. Mtwara Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Mtwara (MYW) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 335° (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 Mtwara Airport (MYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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