GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
4,675 km
2,905 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
4,675 km
2,905 mi / 2,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA NAQ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code GVA NAQ
ICAO Code LSGG BGQQ
City Geneva Qaanaaq
Country Switzerland Greenland
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Thule
Elevation 1,411 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 77.490000, -69.390000

Geneva (GVA) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 4,675 kilometers (2,905 miles / 2,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Greenland. 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 00:36 in Geneva, it's 19:36 in Qaanaaq. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,360 feet between the two airports. Qaanaaq Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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