GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
7,429 km
4,616 miles
ZFA
Faro
Canada
Distance
7,429 km
4,616 mi / 4,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA ZFA
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Faro Airport
IATA Code GVA ZFA
ICAO Code LSGG CZFA
City Geneva Faro
Country Switzerland Canada
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,411 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 62.210000, -133.380000

Geneva (GVA) to Faro (ZFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Faro Airport (ZFA) in Faro, Canada is 7,429 kilometers (4,616 miles / 4,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 04:55 in Geneva, it's 19:55 in Faro. 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 Faro (ZFA) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 29° (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 Faro Airport (ZFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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