GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
16,504 km
10,255 miles
PKE
Parkes
Australia
Distance
16,504 km
10,255 mi / 8,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
79°
east

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GVA PKE
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Parkes Airport
IATA Code GVA PKE
ICAO Code LSGG YPKS
City Geneva Parkes
Country Switzerland Australia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,069 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -33.130000, 148.240000

Geneva (GVA) to Parkes (PKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Parkes Airport (PKE) in Parkes, Australia is 16,504 kilometers (10,255 miles / 8,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:40 in Geneva, it's 21:40 in Parkes. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Parkes (PKE) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 306° (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 Parkes Airport (PKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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