GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,565 km
5,943 miles
NRS
Imperial Beach
United States
Distance
9,565 km
5,943 mi / 5,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA NRS
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport
IATA Code GVA NRS
ICAO Code LSGG KNRS
City Geneva Imperial Beach
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,411 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 32.570000, -117.110000

Geneva (GVA) to Imperial Beach (NRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) in Imperial Beach, United States is 9,565 kilometers (5,943 miles / 5,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 13:14 in Geneva, it's 04:14 in Imperial Beach. 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 1,388 feet between the two airports. Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Imperial Beach (NRS) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 35° (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 Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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