GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,121 km
4,425 miles
YFS
Fort Simpson
Canada
Distance
7,121 km
4,425 mi / 3,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA YFS
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Fort Simpson Airport
IATA Code GVA YFS
ICAO Code LSGG CYFS
City Geneva Fort Simpson
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,411 ft 555 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 61.760000, -121.240000

Geneva (GVA) to Fort Simpson (YFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada is 7,121 kilometers (4,425 miles / 3,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 08:18 in Geneva, it's 00:18 in Fort Simpson. With a 8-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 Fort Simpson (YFS) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 38° (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 Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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