GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,355 km
5,192 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
8,355 km
5,192 mi / 4,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA VRU
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code GVA VRU
ICAO Code LSGG FAVB
City Geneva Vyrburg
Country Switzerland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,411 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Geneva (GVA) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 8,355 kilometers (5,192 miles / 4,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 05:56 in Geneva, it's 06:56 in Vyrburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,509 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 347° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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