GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
977 km
607 miles
GWT
Westerland
Germany
Distance
977 km
607 mi / 527 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
north

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GVA GWT
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Westerland Sylt Airport
IATA Code GVA GWT
ICAO Code LSGG EDXW
City Geneva Westerland
Country Switzerland Germany
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Berlin
Elevation 1,411 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 54.910000, 8.340000

Geneva (GVA) to Westerland (GWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany is 977 kilometers (607 miles / 527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Switzerland with Germany. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:45 in Geneva, it's 19:45 in Westerland.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,360 feet between the two airports. Westerland Sylt Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Westerland (GWT) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 190° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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