GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
772 km
480 miles
IES
Riesa
Germany
Distance
772 km
480 mi / 417 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
41°
northeast

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GVA IES
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Riesa-Gohlis Airport
IATA Code GVA IES
ICAO Code LSGG EDAU
City Geneva Riesa
Country Switzerland Germany
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Berlin
Elevation 1,411 ft 322 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 51.290000, 13.360000

Geneva (GVA) to Riesa (IES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) in Riesa, Germany is 772 kilometers (480 miles / 417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Germany. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:32 in Geneva, it's 15:32 in Riesa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,089 feet between the two airports. Riesa-Gohlis Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Riesa (IES) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). 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 Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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