GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,976 km
4,956 miles
LYO
Lyons
United States
Distance
7,976 km
4,956 mi / 4,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
307°
northwest

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GVA LYO
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport
IATA Code GVA LYO
ICAO Code LSGG KLYO
City Geneva Lyons
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Chicago
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,692 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 38.300000, -98.200000

Geneva (GVA) to Lyons (LYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) in Lyons, United States is 7,976 kilometers (4,956 miles / 4,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 19:13 in Geneva, it's 12:13 in Lyons. 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 Lyons (LYO) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 45° (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 Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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