GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,709 km
4,790 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
7,709 km
4,790 mi / 4,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
172°
south

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GVA SWP
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code GVA SWP
ICAO Code LSGG FYSM
City Geneva Swakopmund
Country Switzerland Namibia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 1,411 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Geneva (GVA) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 7,709 kilometers (4,790 miles / 4,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 Namibia. 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 05:22 in Geneva, it's 06:22 in Swakopmund.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,204 feet between the two airports. Swakopmund Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Swakopmund (SWP) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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