GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,146 km
5,062 miles
ZGF
Grand Forks
Canada
Distance
8,146 km
5,062 mi / 4,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
326°
northwest

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GVA ZGF
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Grand Forks Airport
IATA Code GVA ZGF
ICAO Code LSGG CZGF
City Geneva Grand Forks
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 49.020000, -118.430000

Geneva (GVA) to Grand Forks (ZGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada is 8,146 kilometers (5,062 miles / 4,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 18:56 in Geneva, it's 09:56 in Grand Forks. With a 9-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 Grand Forks (ZGF) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 37° (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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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