GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,454 km
5,874 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
9,454 km
5,874 mi / 5,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
316°
northwest

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GVA RIV
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code GVA RIV
ICAO Code LSGG KRIV
City Geneva Riverside
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 33.880000, -117.260000

Geneva (GVA) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 9,454 kilometers (5,874 miles / 5,105 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 12:43 in Geneva, it's 03:43 in Riverside. 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.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) 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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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