BFS
Belfast
United Kingdom
1,277 km
793 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
1,277 km
793 mi / 689 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BFS GVA
Airport Name Belfast International Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code BFS GVA
ICAO Code EGAA LSGG
City Belfast Geneva
Country United Kingdom Switzerland
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Zurich
Elevation 268 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 54.660000, -6.220000 46.240000, 6.110000

Belfast (BFS) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Belfast International Airport (BFS) in Belfast, United Kingdom to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 1,277 kilometers (793 miles / 689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 United Kingdom with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:08 in Belfast, it's 21:08 in Geneva.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,143 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than Belfast International Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Belfast (BFS) follows a heading of 322° (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 Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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