GRF
Fort Lewis/Tacoma
United States
8,500 km
5,281 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
8,500 km
5,281 mi / 4,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRF GVA
Airport Name Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code GRF GVA
ICAO Code KGRF LSGG
City Fort Lewis/Tacoma Geneva
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Zurich
Elevation 301 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 47.080000, -122.580000 46.240000, 6.110000

Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 8,500 kilometers (5,281 miles / 4,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 14:44 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, it's 23:44 in Geneva. With a 9-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 1,110 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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