GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
854 km
531 miles
XFW
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
854 km
531 mi / 461 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
17°
north northeast

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GVA XFW
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
IATA Code GVA XFW
ICAO Code LSGG EDHI
City Geneva Hamburg
Country Switzerland Germany
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Berlin
Elevation 1,411 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 53.540000, 9.840000

Geneva (GVA) to Hamburg (XFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) in Hamburg, Germany is 854 kilometers (531 miles / 461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:33 in Geneva, it's 09:33 in Hamburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,388 feet between the two airports. Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Hamburg (XFW) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 200° (south southwest). 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 Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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