GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
6,689 km
4,156 miles
ZNZ
Kiembi Samaki
Tanzania
Distance
6,689 km
4,156 mi / 3,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
141°
southeast

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GVA ZNZ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Zanzibar Airport
IATA Code GVA ZNZ
ICAO Code LSGG HTZA
City Geneva Kiembi Samaki
Country Switzerland Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 1,411 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -6.220000, 39.220000

Geneva (GVA) to Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) in Kiembi Samaki, Tanzania is 6,689 kilometers (4,156 miles / 3,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Tanzania. 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 09:38 in Geneva, it's 11:38 in Kiembi Samaki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,357 feet between the two airports. Zanzibar Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 334° (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 Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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