DSM
Des Moines
United States
7,453 km
4,631 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
7,453 km
4,631 mi / 4,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
48°
northeast

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DSM GVA
Airport Name Des Moines International Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code DSM GVA
ICAO Code KDSM LSGG
City Des Moines Geneva
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 958 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 41.500000, -93.700000 46.240000, 6.110000

Des Moines (DSM) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 7,453 kilometers (4,631 miles / 4,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 02:29 in Des Moines, it's 09:29 in Geneva. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Des Moines (DSM) follows a heading of 307° (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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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