GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
1,893 km
1,176 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,893 km
1,176 mi / 1,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

GVA IST
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code GVA IST
ICAO Code LSGG LTFM
City Geneva Istanbul
Country Switzerland Turkey
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,411 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 41.280000, 28.750000

Geneva (GVA) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,893 kilometers (1,176 miles / 1,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:06 in Geneva, it's 10:06 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,086 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 295° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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