GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,383 km
5,209 miles
LYA
Luoyang
China
Distance
8,383 km
5,209 mi / 4,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
55°
northeast

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GVA LYA
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Luoyang Airport
IATA Code GVA LYA
ICAO Code LSGG ZHLY
City Geneva Luoyang
Country Switzerland China
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,411 ft 840 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 34.740000, 112.390000

Geneva (GVA) to Luoyang (LYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Luoyang Airport (LYA) in Luoyang, China is 8,383 kilometers (5,209 miles / 4,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:58 in Geneva, it's 20:58 in Luoyang. With a 7-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 Luoyang (LYA) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). 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 Luoyang Airport (LYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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