GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
1,650 km
1,025 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
1,650 km
1,025 mi / 891 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
346°
north northwest

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GVA SCS
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code GVA SCS
ICAO Code LSGG EGPM
City Geneva Shetland Islands
Country Switzerland United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/London
Elevation 1,411 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 60.430000, -1.300000

Geneva (GVA) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 1,650 kilometers (1,025 miles / 891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:12 in Geneva, it's 02:12 in Shetland Islands.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,330 feet between the two airports. Scatsta Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (SCS) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 160° (south southeast). 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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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