GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
4,438 km
2,758 miles
YQX
Gander
Canada
Distance
4,438 km
2,758 mi / 2,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
297°
west northwest

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GVA YQX
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Gander International Airport
IATA Code GVA YQX
ICAO Code LSGG CYQX
City Geneva Gander
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/St_Johns
Elevation 1,411 ft 496 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 48.940000, -54.570000

Geneva (GVA) to Gander (YQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Gander International Airport (YQX) in Gander, Canada is 4,438 kilometers (2,758 miles / 2,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 09:24 in Geneva, it's 04:54 in Gander. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gander (YQX) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 70° (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 Gander International Airport (YQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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