GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,015 km
4,359 miles
YHY
Hay River
Canada
Distance
7,015 km
4,359 mi / 3,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
332°
north northwest

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GVA YHY
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport
IATA Code GVA YHY
ICAO Code LSGG CYHY
City Geneva Hay River
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Yellowknife
Elevation 1,411 ft 541 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 60.840000, -115.780000

Geneva (GVA) to Hay River (YHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) in Hay River, Canada is 7,015 kilometers (4,359 miles / 3,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 11:36 in Geneva, it's 03:36 in Hay River. With a 8-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 Hay River (YHY) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 41° (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 Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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