GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
6,375 km
3,961 miles
YKZ
Markham
Canada
Distance
6,375 km
3,961 mi / 3,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
301°
west northwest

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GVA YKZ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Toronto / Buttonville Municipal Airport
IATA Code GVA YKZ
ICAO Code LSGG CYKZ
City Geneva Markham
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Toronto
Elevation 1,411 ft 650 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 43.860000, -79.370000

Geneva (GVA) to Markham (YKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Toronto / Buttonville Municipal Airport (YKZ) in Markham, Canada is 6,375 kilometers (3,961 miles / 3,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 12:09 in Geneva, it's 06:09 in Markham. 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 Markham (YKZ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 55° (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 Toronto / Buttonville Municipal Airport (YKZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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