BIO
Bilbao
Spain
783 km
486 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
783 km
486 mi / 423 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BIO GVA
Airport Name Bilbao Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code BIO GVA
ICAO Code LEBB LSGG
City Bilbao Geneva
Country Spain Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Madrid Europe/Zurich
Elevation 138 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 43.300000, -2.910000 46.240000, 6.110000

Bilbao (BIO) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 783 kilometers (486 miles / 423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:37 in Bilbao, it's 13:37 in Geneva.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,273 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than Bilbao Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Bilbao (BIO) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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