GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
6,868 km
4,267 miles
RDU
Raleigh/Durham
United States
Distance
6,868 km
4,267 mi / 3,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
294°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

GVA RDU
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Raleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA Code GVA RDU
ICAO Code LSGG KRDU
City Geneva Raleigh/Durham
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/New_York
Elevation 1,411 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 35.880000, -78.790000

Geneva (GVA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States is 6,868 kilometers (4,267 miles / 3,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 17:25 in Geneva, it's 11:25 in Raleigh/Durham. 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.

The return flight from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 51° (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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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