CPH to GVA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 1,138 km (707 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 55m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (GVA to CPH).
How far is it from Copenhagen to Geneva?
The great-circle distance between Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 1,138 km (707 mi, 615 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 CPH to GVA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GVA is roughly southwest of CPH.
How is the CPH to GVA route written in code?
The pair is written CPH-GVA in IATA codes and EKCH-LSGG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is CPH (EKCH), Geneva International Airport is GVA (LSGG).
| CPH | GVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | Geneva International Airport |
| ICAO code | EKCH | LSGG |
| Country | Denmark | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Rank by connections | #55 | #89 |
EKCH 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 1,394 ft (425 m) higher than CPH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CPH to GVA
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
| SK | Scandinavian Airlines System | SAS | Scandinavian | 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 Copenhagen from Geneva?
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) are 1,138 km (707 mi, 615 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CPH to GVA?
A typical nonstop flight between CPH and GVA takes about 1h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GVA from CPH?
Geneva International Airport (GVA) lies roughly southwest of Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH).
Which airlines fly CPH to GVA?
4 airlines appear on the CPH-GVA route in the open dataset, including Air China, Swiss International Air Lines, Scandinavian Airlines System.
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