GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,937 km
5,553 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
8,937 km
5,553 mi / 4,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

GVA RFS
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code GVA RFS
ICAO Code LSGG MNRT
City Geneva La Rosita
Country Switzerland Nicaragua
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Managua
Elevation 1,411 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 13.890000, -84.410000

Geneva (GVA) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 8,937 kilometers (5,553 miles / 4,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Nicaragua. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:51 in Geneva, it's 07:51 in La Rosita. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,218 feet between the two airports. Rosita Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from La Rosita (RFS) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 45° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.