GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,318 km
5,169 miles
WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
8,318 km
5,169 mi / 4,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA WKF
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Waterkloof Air Force Base
IATA Code GVA WKF
ICAO Code LSGG FAWK
City Geneva Pretoria
Country Switzerland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,411 ft 4,940 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -25.830000, 28.220000

Geneva (GVA) to Pretoria (WKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 8,318 kilometers (5,169 miles / 4,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 16:41 in Geneva, it's 17:41 in Pretoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,529 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) 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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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