CWL
Cardiff
United Kingdom
898 km
558 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
898 km
558 mi / 485 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CWL GVA
Airport Name Cardiff International Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code CWL GVA
ICAO Code EGFF LSGG
City Cardiff Geneva
Country United Kingdom Switzerland
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Zurich
Elevation 220 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 51.400000, -3.340000 46.240000, 6.110000

Cardiff (CWL) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) in Cardiff, United Kingdom to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 898 kilometers (558 miles / 485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 13:09 in Cardiff, it's 14:09 in Geneva.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,191 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than Cardiff International Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Cardiff (CWL) follows a heading of 313° (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 Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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