# Distance from Geneva (GVA) to Powell River (YPW)

> 8,322 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,322 km / 5,171 mi / 4,494 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 330° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 33° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Switzerland) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 10:21 in Geneva, it's 01:21 in Powell River)
- **Elevation difference**: 986 ft (YPW is lower than GVA)

## Airports

### [Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gva-geneva-geneva-cointrin-international-airport/1ef266df-572a-6d10-8497-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Geneva, Switzerland
- ICAO: LSGG
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Coordinates: 46.240000, 6.110000
- Elevation: 1,411 ft

### [Powell River Airport (YPW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ypw-powell-river-powell-river-airport/1ef266de-b1d4-60c8-b2d7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Powell River, Canada
- ICAO: CYPW
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 49.830000, -124.500000
- Elevation: 425 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:21 in Geneva, it's 01:21 in Powell River.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gva-geneva-geneva-cointrin-international-airport/1ef266df-572a-6d10-8497-06bb2780ed98)
- [Powell River Airport (YPW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ypw-powell-river-powell-river-airport/1ef266de-b1d4-60c8-b2d7-06bb2780ed98)
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