FAO
Faro
Portugal
1,552 km
965 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
1,552 km
965 mi / 838 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
44°
northeast

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FAO GVA
Airport Name Faro Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code FAO GVA
ICAO Code LPFR LSGG
City Faro Geneva
Country Portugal Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Europe/Zurich
Elevation 24 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 46.240000, 6.110000

Faro (FAO) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 1,552 kilometers (965 miles / 838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Portugal with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:33 in Faro, it's 08:33 in Geneva.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,387 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than Faro Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 234° (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 Faro Airport (FAO) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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