GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,245 km
5,744 miles
TAM
Tampico
Mexico
Distance
9,245 km
5,744 mi / 4,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA TAM
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport
IATA Code GVA TAM
ICAO Code LSGG MMTM
City Geneva Tampico
Country Switzerland Mexico
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,411 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 22.300000, -97.870000

Geneva (GVA) to Tampico (TAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) in Tampico, Mexico is 9,245 kilometers (5,744 miles / 4,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Mexico. 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 03:22 in Geneva, it's 20:22 in Tampico. 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 1,331 feet between the two airports. General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Tampico (TAM) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 43° (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 General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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