GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,593 km
4,718 miles
YXJ
Fort Saint John
Canada
Distance
7,593 km
4,718 mi / 4,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA YXJ
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Fort St John Airport
IATA Code GVA YXJ
ICAO Code LSGG CYXJ
City Geneva Fort Saint John
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 1,411 ft 2,280 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 56.240000, -120.740000

Geneva (GVA) to Fort Saint John (YXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 7,593 kilometers (4,718 miles / 4,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 12:09 in Geneva, it's 04:09 in Fort Saint John. With a 8-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 Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 37° (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 Fort St John Airport (YXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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