GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,519 km
5,915 miles
TOA
Torrance
United States
Distance
9,519 km
5,915 mi / 5,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA TOA
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Zamperini Field
IATA Code GVA TOA
ICAO Code LSGG KTOA
City Geneva Torrance
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,411 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 33.800000, -118.340000

Geneva (GVA) to Torrance (TOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Zamperini Field (TOA) in Torrance, United States is 9,519 kilometers (5,915 miles / 5,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 04:14 in Geneva, it's 19:14 in Torrance. With a 9-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 1,308 feet between the two airports. Zamperini Field sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Torrance (TOA) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 35° (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 Zamperini Field (TOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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