GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
6,941 km
4,313 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
6,941 km
4,313 mi / 3,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
330°
north northwest

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GVA YSM
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code GVA YSM
ICAO Code LSGG CYSM
City Geneva Fort Smith
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,411 ft 671 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 60.020000, -111.960000

Geneva (GVA) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 6,941 kilometers (4,313 miles / 3,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 22:02 in Geneva, it's 14:02 in Fort Smith. 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 Fort Smith (YSM) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 44° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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