# Distance from Geneva (GVA) to Kangiqsujuaq (YWB)

> 5,037 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,037 km / 3,130 mi / 2,720 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 319° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 72° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Switzerland) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 12:32 in Geneva, it's 06:32 in Kangiqsujuaq)
- **Elevation difference**: 910 ft (YWB 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

### [Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ywb-kangiqsujuaq-kangiqsujuaq-wakeham-bay-airport/1ef266de-b0ab-6f70-ad76-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kangiqsujuaq, Canada
- ICAO: CYKG
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 61.590000, -71.930000
- Elevation: 501 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 12:32 in Geneva, it's 06:32 in Kangiqsujuaq.
With a 6-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)
- [Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ywb-kangiqsujuaq-kangiqsujuaq-wakeham-bay-airport/1ef266de-b0ab-6f70-ad76-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)