GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
1,624 km
1,009 miles
LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
1,624 km
1,009 mi / 877 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
345°
north northwest

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GVA LWK
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
IATA Code GVA LWK
ICAO Code LSGG EGET
City Geneva Lerwick
Country Switzerland United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/London
Elevation 1,411 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 60.190000, -1.240000

Geneva (GVA) to Lerwick (LWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 1,624 kilometers (1,009 miles / 877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:39 in Geneva, it's 03:39 in Lerwick.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,368 feet between the two airports. Lerwick / Tingwall Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Lerwick (LWK) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). 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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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