GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
1,911 km
1,188 miles
ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,911 km
1,188 mi / 1,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
100°
east

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GVA ISL
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Ataturk International Airport
IATA Code GVA ISL
ICAO Code LSGG LTBA
City Geneva Istanbul
Country Switzerland Turkey
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,411 ft 163 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 40.980000, 28.810000

Geneva (GVA) to Istanbul (ISL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,911 kilometers (1,188 miles / 1,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:40 in Geneva, it's 18:40 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,248 feet between the two airports. Ataturk International Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (ISL) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). 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 Ataturk International Airport (ISL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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