GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,657 km
5,379 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
8,657 km
5,379 mi / 4,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA TCU
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code GVA TCU
ICAO Code LSGG FATN
City Geneva Homeward
Country Switzerland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,411 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Geneva (GVA) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 8,657 kilometers (5,379 miles / 4,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 21:15 in Geneva, it's 22:15 in Homeward.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,530 feet between the two airports. Thaba Nchu Tar Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 346° (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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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