ATH to GVA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 1,731 km (1,076 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (GVA to ATH).
How far is it from Spata-Artemida to Geneva?
The great-circle distance between Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 1,731 km (1,076 mi, 935 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ATH to GVA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GVA is roughly northwest of ATH.
How is the ATH to GVA route written in code?
The pair is written ATH-GVA in IATA codes and LGAV-LSGG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is ATH (LGAV), Geneva International Airport is GVA (LSGG).
| ATH | GVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | Geneva International Airport |
| ICAO code | LGAV | LSGG |
| Country | Greece | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 308 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Rank by connections | #68 | #89 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
GVA sits 1,103 ft (336 m) higher than ATH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATH to GVA
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | Aegean Airlines | AEE | Aegean | Active |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Spata-Artemida from Geneva?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) are 1,731 km (1,076 mi, 935 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATH to GVA?
A typical nonstop flight between ATH and GVA takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GVA from ATH?
Geneva International Airport (GVA) lies roughly northwest of Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
Which airlines fly ATH to GVA?
3 airlines appear on the ATH-GVA route in the open dataset, including Aegean Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, easyJet.
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