GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,944 km
4,936 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
7,944 km
4,936 mi / 4,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
355°
north

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GVA PQS
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code GVA PQS
ICAO Code LSGG K0AK
City Geneva Pilot Station
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Nome
Elevation 1,411 ft 473 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 61.960000, -162.940000

Geneva (GVA) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 7,944 kilometers (4,936 miles / 4,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 23:46 in Geneva, it's 13:46 in Pilot Station. With a 10-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 Pilot Station (PQS) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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