GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
5,700 km
3,542 miles
YGL
Radisson
Canada
Distance
5,700 km
3,542 mi / 3,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
311°
northwest

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GVA YGL
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport La Grande Riviere Airport
IATA Code GVA YGL
ICAO Code LSGG CYGL
City Geneva Radisson
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Toronto
Elevation 1,411 ft 639 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 53.630000, -77.700000

Geneva (GVA) to Radisson (YGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to La Grande Riviere Airport (YGL) in Radisson, Canada is 5,700 kilometers (3,542 miles / 3,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Canada. 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 17:29 in Geneva, it's 11:29 in Radisson. 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 Radisson (YGL) 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 La Grande Riviere Airport (YGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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