GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,609 km
5,349 miles
TLU
Tolu
Colombia
Distance
8,609 km
5,349 mi / 4,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
271°
west

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GVA TLU
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Tolu Airport
IATA Code GVA TLU
ICAO Code LSGG SKTL
City Geneva Tolu
Country Switzerland Colombia
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Bogota
Elevation 1,411 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 9.510000, -75.590000

Geneva (GVA) to Tolu (TLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Tolu Airport (TLU) in Tolu, Colombia is 8,609 kilometers (5,349 miles / 4,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:45 in Geneva, it's 09:45 in Tolu. With a 6-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 1,395 feet between the two airports. Tolu Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Tolu (TLU) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 45° (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 Tolu Airport (TLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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