GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,309 km
4,542 miles
IOW
Iowa City
United States
Distance
7,309 km
4,542 mi / 3,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
306°
northwest

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GVA IOW
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Iowa City Municipal Airport
IATA Code GVA IOW
ICAO Code LSGG KIOW
City Geneva Iowa City
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Chicago
Elevation 1,411 ft 684 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 41.640000, -91.550000

Geneva (GVA) to Iowa City (IOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) in Iowa City, United States is 7,309 kilometers (4,542 miles / 3,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Switzerland with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:47 in Geneva, it's 02:47 in Iowa City. With a 7-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 Iowa City (IOW) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). 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 Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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