GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,806 km
5,472 miles
PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
Distance
8,806 km
5,472 mi / 4,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
267°
west

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GVA PYA
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Velasquez Airport
IATA Code GVA PYA
ICAO Code LSGG SKVL
City Geneva Velasquez
Country Switzerland Colombia
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Bogota
Elevation 1,411 ft 566 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 5.940000, -74.460000

Geneva (GVA) to Velasquez (PYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia is 8,806 kilometers (5,472 miles / 4,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Colombia. 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 14:25 in Geneva, it's 08:25 in Velasquez. With a 6-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 Velasquez (PYA) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 44° (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 Velasquez Airport (PYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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