GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
949 km
590 miles
KEL
Kiel
Germany
Distance
949 km
590 mi / 512 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
16°
north northeast

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GVA KEL
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Kiel-Holtenau Airport
IATA Code GVA KEL
ICAO Code LSGG EDHK
City Geneva Kiel
Country Switzerland Germany
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Berlin
Elevation 1,411 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 54.380000, 10.150000

Geneva (GVA) to Kiel (KEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) in Kiel, Germany is 949 kilometers (590 miles / 512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 01:24 in Geneva, it's 01:24 in Kiel.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,309 feet between the two airports. Kiel-Holtenau Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Kiel (KEL) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 199° (south 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 Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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