GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
715 km
444 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
715 km
444 mi / 386 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA LGW
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code GVA LGW
ICAO Code LSGG EGKK
City Geneva London
Country Switzerland United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/London
Elevation 1,411 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 51.150000, -0.190000

Geneva (GVA) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 715 kilometers (444 miles / 386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:49 in Geneva, it's 18:49 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,209 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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