GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,184 km
4,464 miles
SQI
Sterling/Rockfalls
United States
Distance
7,184 km
4,464 mi / 3,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA SQI
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field
IATA Code GVA SQI
ICAO Code LSGG KSQI
City Geneva Sterling/Rockfalls
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Chicago
Elevation 1,411 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 41.740000, -89.680000

Geneva (GVA) to Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) in Sterling/Rockfalls, United States is 7,184 kilometers (4,464 miles / 3,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 22:48 in Geneva, it's 15:48 in Sterling/Rockfalls. With a 7-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 Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) 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 Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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