GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
12,688 km
7,884 miles
SOQ
Sorong-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,688 km
7,884 mi / 6,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GVA SOQ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Sorong (Jefman) Airport
IATA Code GVA SOQ
ICAO Code LSGG WASS
City Geneva Sorong-Papua Island
Country Switzerland Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 1,411 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -0.930000, 131.120000

Geneva (GVA) to Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) in Sorong-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,688 kilometers (7,884 miles / 6,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:42 in Geneva, it's 21:42 in Sorong-Papua Island. With a 8-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 1,401 feet between the two airports. Sorong (Jefman) Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 322° (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 Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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