BRU to GVA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 532 km (331 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (GVA to BRU).
How far is it from Zaventem to Geneva?
The great-circle distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 532 km (331 mi, 287 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 BRU to GVA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GVA is roughly south of BRU.
How is the BRU to GVA route written in code?
The pair is written BRU-GVA in IATA codes and EBBR-LSGG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Brussels Airport is BRU (EBBR), Geneva International Airport is GVA (LSGG).
| BRU | GVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Brussels Airport | Geneva International Airport |
| ICAO code | EBBR | LSGG |
| Country | Belgium | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 175 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Rank by connections | #29 | #89 |
EBBR starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LSGG starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
GVA sits 1,236 ft (377 m) higher than BRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BRU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Hainan Airlines | CHH | Hainan | Active |
| SN | Brussels Airlines | DAT | Bee-Line | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: LX.
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 Zaventem from Geneva?
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) are 532 km (331 mi, 287 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BRU to GVA?
A typical nonstop flight between BRU and GVA takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GVA from BRU?
Geneva International Airport (GVA) lies roughly south of Brussels Airport (BRU).
Which airlines fly BRU to GVA?
3 airlines appear on the BRU-GVA route in the open dataset, including Hainan Airlines, Brussels Airlines, easyJet.
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