GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
6,421 km
3,990 miles
YEL
Elliot Lake
Canada
Distance
6,421 km
3,990 mi / 3,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
305°
northwest

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GVA YEL
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code GVA YEL
ICAO Code LSGG CYEL
City Geneva Elliot Lake
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Toronto
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 46.350000, -82.560000

Geneva (GVA) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 6,421 kilometers (3,990 miles / 3,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Canada. 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 10:24 in Geneva, it's 04:24 in Elliot Lake. 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 Elliot Lake (YEL) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 55° (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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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