Airport Comparison
| GVA | PUQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Geneva Cointrin International Airport | Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport |
| IATA Code | GVA | PUQ |
| ICAO Code | LSGG | SCCI |
| City | Geneva | Punta Arenas |
| Country | Switzerland | Chile |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich | America/Punta_Arenas |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft | 139 ft |
| Coordinates | 46.240000, 6.110000 | -53.000000, -70.850000 |
Geneva (GVA) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile is 13,218 kilometers (8,213 miles / 7,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.
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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:20 in Geneva, it's 23:20 in Punta Arenas. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,272 feet between the two airports. Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.
The return flight from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). 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 Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.