FFD
Fairford
United Kingdom
835 km
519 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
835 km
519 mi / 451 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/London
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FFD GVA
Airport Name RAF Fairford Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code FFD GVA
ICAO Code EGVA LSGG
City Fairford Geneva
Country United Kingdom Switzerland
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Zurich
Elevation 286 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 51.680000, -1.790000 46.240000, 6.110000

Fairford (FFD) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Fairford (FFD) in Fairford, United Kingdom to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 835 kilometers (519 miles / 451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 00:40 in Fairford, it's 01:40 in Geneva.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,125 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than RAF Fairford.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Fairford (FFD) follows a heading of 319° (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 RAF Fairford (FFD) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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