GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,021 km
4,363 miles
UGN
Chicago/Waukegan
United States
Distance
7,021 km
4,363 mi / 3,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
304°
northwest

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GVA UGN
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Waukegan Ntl Airport
IATA Code GVA UGN
ICAO Code LSGG KUGN
City Geneva Chicago/Waukegan
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Chicago
Elevation 1,411 ft 728 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 42.420000, -87.870000

Geneva (GVA) to Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) in Chicago/Waukegan, United States is 7,021 kilometers (4,363 miles / 3,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 08:45 in Geneva, it's 01:45 in Chicago/Waukegan. With a 7-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 Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) 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 Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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