GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,669 km
4,765 miles
LAL
Lakeland
United States
Distance
7,669 km
4,765 mi / 4,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA LAL
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Lakeland Linder International Airport
IATA Code GVA LAL
ICAO Code LSGG KLAL
City Geneva Lakeland
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/New_York
Elevation 1,411 ft 142 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 27.990000, -82.020000

Geneva (GVA) to Lakeland (LAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) in Lakeland, United States is 7,669 kilometers (4,765 miles / 4,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 18:32 in Geneva, it's 12:32 in Lakeland. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,269 feet between the two airports. Lakeland Linder International Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Lakeland (LAL) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 48° (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 Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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