GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,175 km
5,079 miles
XIY
Xianyang
China
Distance
8,175 km
5,079 mi / 4,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
57°
east northeast

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GVA XIY
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
IATA Code GVA XIY
ICAO Code LSGG ZLXY
City Geneva Xianyang
Country Switzerland China
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 34.450000, 108.750000

Geneva (GVA) to Xianyang (XIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) in Xianyang, China is 8,175 kilometers (5,079 miles / 4,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:44 in Geneva, it's 20:44 in Xianyang. With a 7-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 Xianyang (XIY) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). 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 Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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