GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
759 km
471 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
759 km
471 mi / 410 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA STN
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code GVA STN
ICAO Code LSGG EGSS
City Geneva London
Country Switzerland United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/London
Elevation 1,411 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 51.880000, 0.240000

Geneva (GVA) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 759 kilometers (471 miles / 410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:59 in Geneva, it's 05:59 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,063 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from London (STN) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). 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 London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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