BES
Brest/Guipavas
France
830 km
516 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
830 km
516 mi / 448 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Paris
Heading
103°
east southeast

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BES GVA
Airport Name Brest Bretagne Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code BES GVA
ICAO Code LFRB LSGG
City Brest/Guipavas Geneva
Country France Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Paris Europe/Zurich
Elevation 325 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 48.450000, -4.420000 46.240000, 6.110000

Brest/Guipavas (BES) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in Brest/Guipavas, France to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 830 kilometers (516 miles / 448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting France with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:09 in Brest/Guipavas, it's 05:09 in Geneva.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,086 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than Brest Bretagne Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Brest/Guipavas (BES) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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