GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,076 km
5,639 miles
XSD
Tonopah
United States
Distance
9,076 km
5,639 mi / 4,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA XSD
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Tonopah Test Range
IATA Code GVA XSD
ICAO Code LSGG KTNX
City Geneva Tonopah
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,411 ft 5,550 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 37.800000, -116.800000

Geneva (GVA) to Tonopah (XSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Tonopah Test Range (XSD) in Tonopah, United States is 9,076 kilometers (5,639 miles / 4,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 17:26 in Geneva, it's 08:26 in Tonopah. 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 4,139 feet between the two airports. Tonopah Test Range sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tonopah (XSD) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 36° (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 Tonopah Test Range (XSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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