BEQ
Thetford
United Kingdom
781 km
485 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
781 km
485 mi / 421 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
148°
south southeast

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BEQ GVA
Airport Name RAF Honington Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code BEQ GVA
ICAO Code EGXH LSGG
City Thetford Geneva
Country United Kingdom Switzerland
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Zurich
Elevation 174 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 52.340000, 0.770000 46.240000, 6.110000

Thetford (BEQ) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Honington (BEQ) in Thetford, United Kingdom to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 781 kilometers (485 miles / 421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:47 in Thetford, it's 18:47 in Geneva.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,237 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than RAF Honington.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Thetford (BEQ) follows a heading of 332° (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 RAF Honington (BEQ) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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