GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
902 km
560 miles
HEI
Busum
Germany
Distance
902 km
560 mi / 487 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
12°
north northeast

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GVA HEI
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Heide-Busum Airport
IATA Code GVA HEI
ICAO Code LSGG EDXB
City Geneva Busum
Country Switzerland Germany
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Berlin
Elevation 1,411 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 54.150000, 8.900000

Geneva (GVA) to Busum (HEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany is 902 kilometers (560 miles / 487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 15:11 in Geneva, it's 15:11 in Busum.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,404 feet between the two airports. Heide-Busum Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Busum (HEI) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 194° (south 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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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