GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,235 km
4,495 miles
TYS
Knoxville
United States
Distance
7,235 km
4,495 mi / 3,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
297°
west northwest

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GVA TYS
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Mc Ghee Tyson Airport
IATA Code GVA TYS
ICAO Code LSGG KTYS
City Geneva Knoxville
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/New_York
Elevation 1,411 ft 986 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 35.810000, -83.990000

Geneva (GVA) to Knoxville (TYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, United States is 7,235 kilometers (4,495 miles / 3,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 09:55 in Geneva, it's 03:55 in Knoxville. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Knoxville (TYS) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 50° (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 Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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