GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
4,093 km
2,543 miles
JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
Distance
4,093 km
2,543 mi / 2,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
326°
northwest

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GVA JHS
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Sisimiut Airport
IATA Code GVA JHS
ICAO Code LSGG BGSS
City Geneva Sisimiut
Country Switzerland Greenland
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Nuuk
Elevation 1,411 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 66.950000, -53.730000

Geneva (GVA) to Sisimiut (JHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland is 4,093 kilometers (2,543 miles / 2,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Greenland. 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 01:23 in Geneva, it's 22:23 in Sisimiut. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,378 feet between the two airports. Sisimiut Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Sisimiut (JHS) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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