GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,600 km
5,344 miles
VYD
Vryheid
South Africa
Distance
8,600 km
5,344 mi / 4,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
158°
south southeast

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GVA VYD
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Vryheid Airport
IATA Code GVA VYD
ICAO Code LSGG FAVY
City Geneva Vryheid
Country Switzerland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,411 ft 3,799 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -27.790000, 30.800000

Geneva (GVA) to Vryheid (VYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Vryheid Airport (VYD) in Vryheid, South Africa is 8,600 kilometers (5,344 miles / 4,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 15:44 in Geneva, it's 16:44 in Vryheid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,388 feet between the two airports. Vryheid Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Vryheid (VYD) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 343° (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 Vryheid Airport (VYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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