GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
5,880 km
3,653 miles
YKQ
Waskaganish
Canada
Distance
5,880 km
3,653 mi / 3,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
309°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GVA YKQ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Waskaganish Airport
IATA Code GVA YKQ
ICAO Code LSGG CYKQ
City Geneva Waskaganish
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Toronto
Elevation 1,411 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 51.470000, -78.760000

Geneva (GVA) to Waskaganish (YKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) in Waskaganish, Canada is 5,880 kilometers (3,653 miles / 3,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 15:46 in Geneva, it's 09:46 in Waskaganish. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,331 feet between the two airports. Waskaganish Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Waskaganish (YKQ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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