GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
754 km
468 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
754 km
468 mi / 407 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
323°
northwest

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GVA LHR
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code GVA LHR
ICAO Code LSGG EGLL
City Geneva London
Country Switzerland United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/London
Elevation 1,411 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 51.470000, -0.460000

Geneva (GVA) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 754 kilometers (468 miles / 407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 11:19 in Geneva, it's 10:19 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,328 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 138° (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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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