GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,678 km
4,771 miles
OLU
Columbus
United States
Distance
7,678 km
4,771 mi / 4,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA OLU
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Columbus Municipal Airport
IATA Code GVA OLU
ICAO Code LSGG KOLU
City Geneva Columbus
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Chicago
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,447 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 41.450000, -97.340000

Geneva (GVA) to Columbus (OLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) in Columbus, United States is 7,678 kilometers (4,771 miles / 4,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 09:32 in Geneva, it's 02:32 in Columbus. With a 7-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 Columbus (OLU) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 46° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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