AUH to GVA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 4,926 km (3,061 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h 40m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (GVA to AUH).
How far is it from Abu Dhabi to Geneva?
The great-circle distance between Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 4,926 km (3,061 mi, 2,660 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 AUH to GVA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h 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 AUH.
How is the AUH to GVA route written in code?
The pair is written AUH-GVA in IATA codes and OMAA-LSGG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Zayed International Airport is AUH (OMAA), Geneva International Airport is GVA (LSGG).
| AUH | GVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Zayed International Airport | Geneva International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMAA | LSGG |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 88 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Rank by connections | #51 | #89 |
OMAA starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; LSGG starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
GVA sits 1,323 ft (403 m) higher than AUH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AUH to GVA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY | Etihad Airways | ETD | Etihad | Active |
| HU | Hainan Airlines | CHH | Hainan | 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 Abu Dhabi from Geneva?
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) are 4,926 km (3,061 mi, 2,660 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AUH to GVA?
A typical nonstop flight between AUH and GVA takes about 6h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GVA from AUH?
Geneva International Airport (GVA) lies roughly northwest of Zayed International Airport (AUH).
Which airlines fly AUH to GVA?
2 airlines appear on the AUH-GVA route in the open dataset, including Etihad Airways, Hainan Airlines.
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