GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
10,073 km
6,259 miles
XAP
Chapeco
Brazil
Distance
10,073 km
6,259 mi / 5,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GVA XAP
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Chapeco Airport
IATA Code GVA XAP
ICAO Code LSGG SBCH
City Geneva Chapeco
Country Switzerland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,411 ft 2,146 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -27.130000, -52.660000

Geneva (GVA) to Chapeco (XAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Chapeco Airport (XAP) in Chapeco, Brazil is 10,073 kilometers (6,259 miles / 5,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Brazil. 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 20:40 in Geneva, it's 16:40 in Chapeco. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chapeco (XAP) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 36° (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 Chapeco Airport (XAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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