GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
1,371 km
852 miles
SXL
Sligo
Ireland
Distance
1,371 km
852 mi / 740 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
316°
northwest

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GVA SXL
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Sligo Airport
IATA Code GVA SXL
ICAO Code LSGG EISG
City Geneva Sligo
Country Switzerland Ireland
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Dublin
Elevation 1,411 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 54.280000, -8.600000

Geneva (GVA) to Sligo (SXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Sligo Airport (SXL) in Sligo, Ireland is 1,371 kilometers (852 miles / 740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Ireland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:56 in Geneva, it's 19:56 in Sligo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,400 feet between the two airports. Sligo Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Sligo (SXL) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 125° (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 Sligo Airport (SXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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