GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,942 km
5,557 miles
UTT
Mthatha
South Africa
Distance
8,942 km
5,557 mi / 4,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA UTT
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport K. D. Matanzima Airport
IATA Code GVA UTT
ICAO Code LSGG FAUT
City Geneva Mthatha
Country Switzerland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,411 ft 2,400 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -31.550000, 28.670000

Geneva (GVA) to Mthatha (UTT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) in Mthatha, South Africa is 8,942 kilometers (5,557 miles / 4,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 15:11 in Geneva, it's 16:11 in Mthatha.

The return flight from Mthatha (UTT) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 344° (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 K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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