GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
16,040 km
9,967 miles
ZBL
Biloela
Australia
Distance
16,040 km
9,967 mi / 8,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
65°
east northeast

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GVA ZBL
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Thangool Airport
IATA Code GVA ZBL
ICAO Code LSGG YTNG
City Geneva Biloela
Country Switzerland Australia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 1,411 ft 644 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -24.490000, 150.580000

Geneva (GVA) to Biloela (ZBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Thangool Airport (ZBL) in Biloela, Australia is 16,040 kilometers (9,967 miles / 8,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:47 in Geneva, it's 00:47 in Biloela. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Biloela (ZBL) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 317° (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 Thangool Airport (ZBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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