GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
12,361 km
7,681 miles
ZAL
Valdivia
Chile
Distance
12,361 km
7,681 mi / 6,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
234°
southwest

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GVA ZAL
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Pichoy Airport
IATA Code GVA ZAL
ICAO Code LSGG SCVD
City Geneva Valdivia
Country Switzerland Chile
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Santiago
Elevation 1,411 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -39.650000, -73.090000

Geneva (GVA) to Valdivia (ZAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) in Valdivia, Chile is 12,361 kilometers (7,681 miles / 6,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Chile. 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 19:20 in Geneva, it's 15:20 in Valdivia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,352 feet between the two airports. Pichoy Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Valdivia (ZAL) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 47° (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 Pichoy Airport (ZAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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