EVW
Evanston
United States
8,468 km
5,262 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
8,468 km
5,262 mi / 4,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
39°
northeast

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EVW GVA
Airport Name Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code EVW GVA
ICAO Code KEVW LSGG
City Evanston Geneva
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Zurich
Elevation 7,143 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 41.270000, -111.030000 46.240000, 6.110000

Evanston (EVW) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field (EVW) in Evanston, United States to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 8,468 kilometers (5,262 miles / 4,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 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 04:44 in Evanston, it's 12:44 in Geneva. With a 8-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 5,732 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits lower than Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Evanston (EVW) 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 Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field (EVW) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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