GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,660 km
5,381 miles
LAM
Los Alamos
United States
Distance
8,660 km
5,381 mi / 4,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA LAM
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Los Alamos Airport
IATA Code GVA LAM
ICAO Code LSGG KLAM
City Geneva Los Alamos
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Denver
Elevation 1,411 ft 7,171 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 35.880000, -106.270000

Geneva (GVA) to Los Alamos (LAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States is 8,660 kilometers (5,381 miles / 4,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 12:38 in Geneva, it's 04:38 in Los Alamos. With a 8-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 5,760 feet between the two airports. Los Alamos Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Alamos (LAM) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 41° (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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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