GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
4,254 km
2,643 miles
JUV
Upernavik
Greenland
Distance
4,254 km
2,643 mi / 2,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA JUV
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Upernavik Airport
IATA Code GVA JUV
ICAO Code LSGG BGUK
City Geneva Upernavik
Country Switzerland Greenland
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Nuuk
Elevation 1,411 ft 414 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 72.790000, -56.130000

Geneva (GVA) to Upernavik (JUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Upernavik Airport (JUV) in Upernavik, Greenland is 4,254 kilometers (2,643 miles / 2,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 03:46 in Geneva, it's 00:46 in Upernavik. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Upernavik (JUV) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 99° (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 Upernavik Airport (JUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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