GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,189 km
4,467 miles
SME
Somerset
United States
Distance
7,189 km
4,467 mi / 3,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
298°
west northwest

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GVA SME
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
IATA Code GVA SME
ICAO Code LSGG KSME
City Geneva Somerset
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/New_York
Elevation 1,411 ft 927 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 37.050000, -84.620000

Geneva (GVA) to Somerset (SME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) in Somerset, United States is 7,189 kilometers (4,467 miles / 3,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 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 17:51 in Geneva, it's 11:51 in Somerset. With a 6-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 Somerset (SME) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 50° (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 Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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