GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
2,823 km
1,754 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
2,823 km
1,754 mi / 1,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

GVA TER
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code GVA TER
ICAO Code LSGG LPLA
City Geneva Lajes
Country Switzerland Portugal
Timezone Europe/Zurich Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 1,411 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 38.760000, -27.090000

Geneva (GVA) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 2,823 kilometers (1,754 miles / 1,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:47 in Geneva, it's 14:47 in Lajes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,231 feet between the two airports. Lajes Field sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Lajes (TER) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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