GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
6,331 km
3,934 miles
YSY
Sachs Harbour
Canada
Distance
6,331 km
3,934 mi / 3,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA YSY
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport
IATA Code GVA YSY
ICAO Code LSGG CYSY
City Geneva Sachs Harbour
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,411 ft 282 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 71.990000, -125.240000

Geneva (GVA) to Sachs Harbour (YSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY) in Sachs Harbour, Canada is 6,331 kilometers (3,934 miles / 3,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 20:41 in Geneva, it's 12:41 in Sachs Harbour. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,129 feet between the two airports. Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Sachs Harbour (YSY) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 38° (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 Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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