GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,912 km
4,916 miles
JAN
Jackson
United States
Distance
7,912 km
4,916 mi / 4,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
297°
west northwest

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GVA JAN
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
IATA Code GVA JAN
ICAO Code LSGG KJAN
City Geneva Jackson
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Chicago
Elevation 1,411 ft 346 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 32.310000, -90.080000

Geneva (GVA) to Jackson (JAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, United States is 7,912 kilometers (4,916 miles / 4,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 10:15 in Geneva, it's 03:15 in Jackson. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,065 feet between the two airports. Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Jackson (JAN) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 47° (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 Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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