GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,391 km
5,214 miles
SIS
Sishen
South Africa
Distance
8,391 km
5,214 mi / 4,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
165°
south southeast

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GVA SIS
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Sishen Airport
IATA Code GVA SIS
ICAO Code LSGG FASS
City Geneva Sishen
Country Switzerland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,411 ft 3,848 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -27.650000, 23.000000

Geneva (GVA) to Sishen (SIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 8,391 kilometers (5,214 miles / 4,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 South Africa. 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 16:02 in Geneva, it's 17:02 in Sishen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,437 feet between the two airports. Sishen Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Sishen (SIS) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 348° (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 Sishen Airport (SIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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