GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
5,165 km
3,209 miles
OBC
Obock
Djibouti
Distance
5,165 km
3,209 mi / 2,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA OBC
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Obock Airport
IATA Code GVA OBC
ICAO Code LSGG HDOB
City Geneva Obock
Country Switzerland Djibouti
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 1,411 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 11.970000, 43.270000

Geneva (GVA) to Obock (OBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Obock Airport (OBC) in Obock, Djibouti is 5,165 kilometers (3,209 miles / 2,789 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Djibouti. 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 14:12 in Geneva, it's 16:12 in Obock.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,342 feet between the two airports. Obock Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Obock (OBC) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 325° (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 Obock Airport (OBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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