GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,849 km
4,877 miles
NOS
Nosy Be
Madagascar
Distance
7,849 km
4,877 mi / 4,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA NOS
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Fascene Airport
IATA Code GVA NOS
ICAO Code LSGG FMNN
City Geneva Nosy Be
Country Switzerland Madagascar
Timezone Europe/Zurich Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 1,411 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -13.310000, 48.310000

Geneva (GVA) to Nosy Be (NOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar is 7,849 kilometers (4,877 miles / 4,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Madagascar. 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 15:27 in Geneva, it's 17:27 in Nosy Be.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,375 feet between the two airports. Fascene Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Nosy Be (NOS) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 330° (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 Fascene Airport (NOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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