GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,145 km
5,061 miles
YMB
Merritt
Canada
Distance
8,145 km
5,061 mi / 4,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA YMB
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Merritt Airport
IATA Code GVA YMB
ICAO Code LSGG CAD5
City Geneva Merritt
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,411 ft 2,080 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 50.120000, -120.750000

Geneva (GVA) to Merritt (YMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Merritt Airport (YMB) in Merritt, Canada is 8,145 kilometers (5,061 miles / 4,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 00:06 in Geneva, it's 15:06 in Merritt. With a 9-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 Merritt (YMB) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 35° (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 Merritt Airport (YMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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