GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,047 km
5,622 miles
SVC
Silver City
United States
Distance
9,047 km
5,622 mi / 4,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA SVC
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Grant County Airport
IATA Code GVA SVC
ICAO Code LSGG KSVC
City Geneva Silver City
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Denver
Elevation 1,411 ft 5,446 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 32.640000, -108.160000

Geneva (GVA) to Silver City (SVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Grant County Airport (SVC) in Silver City, United States is 9,047 kilometers (5,622 miles / 4,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 17:57 in Geneva, it's 09:57 in Silver City. 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 4,035 feet between the two airports. Grant County 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 Silver City (SVC) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 40° (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 Grant County Airport (SVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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