GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,398 km
5,840 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
9,398 km
5,840 mi / 5,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA RBF
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code GVA RBF
ICAO Code LSGG KL35
City Geneva Big Bear City
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,411 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 34.260000, -116.860000

Geneva (GVA) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 9,398 kilometers (5,840 miles / 5,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 18:09 in Geneva, it's 09:09 in Big Bear City. 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 5,341 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Big Bear City (RBF) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 36° (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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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