GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,894 km
5,526 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
8,894 km
5,526 mi / 4,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
73°
east northeast

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GVA ZBY
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code GVA ZBY
ICAO Code LSGG VLSB
City Geneva Sayaboury
Country Switzerland Laos
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 19.230000, 101.730000

Geneva (GVA) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 8,894 kilometers (5,526 miles / 4,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:19 in Geneva, it's 02:19 in Sayaboury. With a 6-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 Sayaboury (ZBY) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 316° (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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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