GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
5,991 km
3,723 miles
LKP
Lake Placid
United States
Distance
5,991 km
3,723 mi / 3,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA LKP
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Lake Placid Airport
IATA Code GVA LKP
ICAO Code LSGG KLKP
City Geneva Lake Placid
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/New_York
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,747 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 44.260000, -73.960000

Geneva (GVA) to Lake Placid (LKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Lake Placid Airport (LKP) in Lake Placid, United States is 5,991 kilometers (3,723 miles / 3,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 02:46 in Geneva, it's 20:46 in Lake Placid. With a 6-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 Lake Placid (LKP) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Lake Placid Airport (LKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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