GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,460 km
4,636 miles
MTX
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
7,460 km
4,636 mi / 4,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
348°
north northwest

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GVA MTX
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Metro Field
IATA Code GVA MTX
ICAO Code LSGG KMTF
City Geneva Fairbanks
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Anchorage
Elevation 1,411 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 64.810000, -147.760000

Geneva (GVA) to Fairbanks (MTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States is 7,460 kilometers (4,636 miles / 4,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 11:26 in Geneva, it's 01:26 in Fairbanks. With a 10-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 Fairbanks (MTX) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 19° (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 Metro Field (MTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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