GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,426 km
4,614 miles
YYE
Fort Nelson
Canada
Distance
7,426 km
4,614 mi / 4,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA YYE
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Fort Nelson Airport
IATA Code GVA YYE
ICAO Code LSGG CYYE
City Geneva Fort Nelson
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Fort_Nelson
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,253 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 58.840000, -122.600000

Geneva (GVA) to Fort Nelson (YYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) in Fort Nelson, Canada is 7,426 kilometers (4,614 miles / 4,010 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 09:34 in Geneva, it's 01:34 in Fort Nelson. 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 Nelson (YYE) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 36° (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 Nelson Airport (YYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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