GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
1,331 km
827 miles
GWY
Galway
Ireland
Distance
1,331 km
827 mi / 719 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
312°
northwest

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GVA GWY
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Galway Airport
IATA Code GVA GWY
ICAO Code LSGG EICM
City Geneva Galway
Country Switzerland Ireland
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Dublin
Elevation 1,411 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 53.300000, -8.940000

Geneva (GVA) to Galway (GWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland is 1,331 kilometers (827 miles / 719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Switzerland with Ireland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:09 in Geneva, it's 21:09 in Galway.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,330 feet between the two airports. Galway Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Galway (GWY) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). 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 Galway Airport (GWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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