GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,185 km
5,707 miles
MSC
Mesa
United States
Distance
9,185 km
5,707 mi / 4,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA MSC
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Falcon Field
IATA Code GVA MSC
ICAO Code LSGG KFFZ
City Geneva Mesa
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Phoenix
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,394 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 33.460000, -111.730000

Geneva (GVA) to Mesa (MSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Falcon Field (MSC) in Mesa, United States is 9,185 kilometers (5,707 miles / 4,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 18:25 in Geneva, it's 10:25 in Mesa. With a 8-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 Mesa (MSC) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 38° (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 Falcon Field (MSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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