GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
3,879 km
2,410 miles
JFR
Paamiut
Greenland
Distance
3,879 km
2,410 mi / 2,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
317°
northwest

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GVA JFR
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Paamiut Airport
IATA Code GVA JFR
ICAO Code LSGG BGPT
City Geneva Paamiut
Country Switzerland Greenland
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Nuuk
Elevation 1,411 ft 120 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 62.010000, -49.670000

Geneva (GVA) to Paamiut (JFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Paamiut Airport (JFR) in Paamiut, Greenland is 3,879 kilometers (2,410 miles / 2,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Greenland. 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 14:48 in Geneva, it's 11:48 in Paamiut. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,291 feet between the two airports. Paamiut Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Paamiut (JFR) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Paamiut Airport (JFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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