GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
5,037 km
3,130 miles
YWB
Kangiqsujuaq
Canada
Distance
5,037 km
3,130 mi / 2,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA YWB
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
IATA Code GVA YWB
ICAO Code LSGG CYKG
City Geneva Kangiqsujuaq
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Toronto
Elevation 1,411 ft 501 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 61.590000, -71.930000

Geneva (GVA) to Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) in Kangiqsujuaq, Canada is 5,037 kilometers (3,130 miles / 2,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 11:40 in Geneva, it's 05:40 in Kangiqsujuaq. 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 Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 72° (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 Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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