GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,293 km
5,153 miles
JKV
Jacksonville
United States
Distance
8,293 km
5,153 mi / 4,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
300°
west northwest

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GVA JKV
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Cherokee County Airport
IATA Code GVA JKV
ICAO Code LSGG KJSO
City Geneva Jacksonville
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Chicago
Elevation 1,411 ft 678 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 31.870000, -95.220000

Geneva (GVA) to Jacksonville (JKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Cherokee County Airport (JKV) in Jacksonville, United States is 8,293 kilometers (5,153 miles / 4,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 01:16 in Geneva, it's 18:16 in Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville (JKV) 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 Cherokee County Airport (JKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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