GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,952 km
4,941 miles
YYD
Smithers
Canada
Distance
7,952 km
4,941 mi / 4,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA YYD
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Smithers Airport
IATA Code GVA YYD
ICAO Code LSGG CYYD
City Geneva Smithers
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,712 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 54.820000, -127.180000

Geneva (GVA) to Smithers (YYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Smithers Airport (YYD) in Smithers, Canada is 7,952 kilometers (4,941 miles / 4,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 08:00 in Geneva, it's 23:00 in Smithers. 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 Smithers (YYD) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Smithers Airport (YYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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