GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,370 km
5,822 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
9,370 km
5,822 mi / 5,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA RHV
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code GVA RHV
ICAO Code LSGG KRHV
City Geneva San Jose
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,411 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 37.330000, -121.820000

Geneva (GVA) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 9,370 kilometers (5,822 miles / 5,059 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 17:21 in Geneva, it's 08:21 in San Jose. 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 1,276 feet between the two airports. Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (RHV) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 33° (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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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