GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,415 km
5,229 miles
GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
Distance
8,415 km
5,229 mi / 4,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
313°
northwest

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GVA GWS
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code GVA GWS
ICAO Code LSGG KGWS
City Geneva Glenwood Springs
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Denver
Elevation 1,411 ft 5,916 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 39.510000, -107.310000

Geneva (GVA) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States is 8,415 kilometers (5,229 miles / 4,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:26 in Geneva, it's 02:26 in Glenwood Springs. 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 4,505 feet between the two airports. Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). 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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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