ACV
Arcata/Eureka
United States
9,135 km
5,676 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
9,135 km
5,676 mi / 4,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ACV GVA
Airport Name California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code ACV GVA
ICAO Code KACV LSGG
City Arcata/Eureka Geneva
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Zurich
Elevation 222 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 40.980000, -124.110000 46.240000, 6.110000

Arcata/Eureka (ACV) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) in Arcata/Eureka, United States to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 9,135 kilometers (5,676 miles / 4,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 United States with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:15 in Arcata/Eureka, it's 10:15 in Geneva. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,189 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Arcata/Eureka (ACV) follows a heading of 324° (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 California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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