GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,319 km
5,169 miles
LWS
Lewiston
United States
Distance
8,319 km
5,169 mi / 4,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA LWS
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport
IATA Code GVA LWS
ICAO Code LSGG KLWS
City Geneva Lewiston
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 46.370000, -117.020000

Geneva (GVA) to Lewiston (LWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States is 8,319 kilometers (5,169 miles / 4,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 14:31 in Geneva, it's 05:31 in Lewiston. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lewiston (LWS) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 37° (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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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