GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,016 km
5,602 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
9,016 km
5,602 mi / 4,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA SOW
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code GVA SOW
ICAO Code LSGG KSOW
City Geneva Show Low
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Phoenix
Elevation 1,411 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 34.270000, -110.010000

Geneva (GVA) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 9,016 kilometers (5,602 miles / 4,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 17:39 in Geneva, it's 09:39 in Show Low. With a 8-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 5,005 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional 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 Show Low (SOW) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 39° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.