GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,490 km
5,275 miles
TCM
Tacoma
United States
Distance
8,490 km
5,275 mi / 4,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
327°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

GVA TCM
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code GVA TCM
ICAO Code LSGG KTCM
City Geneva Tacoma
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,411 ft 322 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 47.140000, -122.480000

Geneva (GVA) to Tacoma (TCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) in Tacoma, United States is 8,490 kilometers (5,275 miles / 4,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 04:18 in Geneva, it's 19:18 in Tacoma. With a 9-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 1,089 feet between the two airports. Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Tacoma (TCM) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 34° (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 Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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