GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,999 km
4,970 miles
HYS
Hays
United States
Distance
7,999 km
4,970 mi / 4,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA HYS
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Hays Regional Airport
IATA Code GVA HYS
ICAO Code LSGG KHYS
City Geneva Hays
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Chicago
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,999 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 38.840000, -99.270000

Geneva (GVA) to Hays (HYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Hays Regional Airport (HYS) in Hays, United States is 7,999 kilometers (4,970 miles / 4,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 05:09 in Geneva, it's 22:09 in Hays. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Hays (HYS) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 45° (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 Hays Regional Airport (HYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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