GAI
Gaithersburg
United States
6,532 km
4,058 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
6,532 km
4,058 mi / 3,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
53°
northeast

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GAI GVA
Airport Name Montgomery County Airpark Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code GAI GVA
ICAO Code KGAI LSGG
City Gaithersburg Geneva
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 539 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 39.170000, -77.170000 46.240000, 6.110000

Gaithersburg (GAI) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) in Gaithersburg, United States to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 6,532 kilometers (4,058 miles / 3,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 20:50 in Gaithersburg, it's 02:50 in Geneva. With a 6-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 Gaithersburg (GAI) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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