GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
6,620 km
4,114 miles
PHF
Newport News
United States
Distance
6,620 km
4,114 mi / 3,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA PHF
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
IATA Code GVA PHF
ICAO Code LSGG KPHF
City Geneva Newport News
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/New_York
Elevation 1,411 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 37.130000, -76.490000

Geneva (GVA) to Newport News (PHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) in Newport News, United States is 6,620 kilometers (4,114 miles / 3,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 10:16 in Geneva, it's 04:16 in Newport News. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,369 feet between the two airports. Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Newport News (PHF) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 53° (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 Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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