GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
1,357 km
843 miles
ILY
Port Ellen
United Kingdom
Distance
1,357 km
843 mi / 733 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA ILY
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Islay Airport
IATA Code GVA ILY
ICAO Code LSGG EGPI
City Geneva Port Ellen
Country Switzerland United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/London
Elevation 1,411 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 55.680000, -6.260000

Geneva (GVA) to Port Ellen (ILY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Islay Airport (ILY) in Port Ellen, United Kingdom is 1,357 kilometers (843 miles / 733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:54 in Geneva, it's 19:54 in Port Ellen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,355 feet between the two airports. Islay Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Port Ellen (ILY) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 135° (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 Islay Airport (ILY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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