GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
6,164 km
3,830 miles
SHY
Shinyanga
Tanzania
Distance
6,164 km
3,830 mi / 3,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA SHY
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Shinyanga Airport
IATA Code GVA SHY
ICAO Code LSGG HTSY
City Geneva Shinyanga
Country Switzerland Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 1,411 ft 3,800 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -3.610000, 33.500000

Geneva (GVA) to Shinyanga (SHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania is 6,164 kilometers (3,830 miles / 3,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Tanzania. 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 15:59 in Geneva, it's 17:59 in Shinyanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,389 feet between the two airports. Shinyanga Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Shinyanga (SHY) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Shinyanga Airport (SHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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