CYS
Cheyenne
United States
8,137 km
5,056 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
8,137 km
5,056 mi / 4,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CYS GVA
Airport Name Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code CYS GVA
ICAO Code KCYS LSGG
City Cheyenne Geneva
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Zurich
Elevation 6,160 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 41.160000, -104.810000 46.240000, 6.110000

Cheyenne (CYS) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) in Cheyenne, United States to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 8,137 kilometers (5,056 miles / 4,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 United States with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:30 in Cheyenne, it's 23:30 in Geneva. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,749 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits lower than Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Cheyenne (CYS) 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 Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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