FLG
Flagstaff
United States
9,035 km
5,614 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
9,035 km
5,614 mi / 4,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Phoenix
Heading
38°
northeast

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FLG GVA
Airport Name Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code FLG GVA
ICAO Code KFLG LSGG
City Flagstaff Geneva
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Phoenix Europe/Zurich
Elevation 7,015 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 35.140000, -111.670000 46.240000, 6.110000

Flagstaff (FLG) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) in Flagstaff, United States to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 9,035 kilometers (5,614 miles / 4,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 03:58 in Flagstaff, it's 11:58 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 5,604 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits lower than Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Flagstaff (FLG) follows a heading of 313° (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 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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