GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,300 km
5,779 miles
MOD
Modesto
United States
Distance
9,300 km
5,779 mi / 5,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA MOD
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Modesto City-County-Harry Sham Field
IATA Code GVA MOD
ICAO Code LSGG KMOD
City Geneva Modesto
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,411 ft 99 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 37.630000, -120.950000

Geneva (GVA) to Modesto (MOD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Modesto City-County-Harry Sham Field (MOD) in Modesto, United States is 9,300 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 13:41 in Geneva, it's 04:41 in Modesto. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,312 feet between the two airports. Modesto City-County-Harry Sham Field sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Modesto (MOD) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 34° (north 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 Modesto City-County-Harry Sham Field (MOD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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