FCO to GVA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 696 km (432 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (GVA to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to Geneva?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 696 km (432 mi, 376 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 FCO to GVA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GVA is roughly northwest of FCO.
How is the FCO to GVA route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-GVA in IATA codes and LIRF-LSGG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), Geneva International Airport is GVA (LSGG).
| FCO | GVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | Geneva International Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | LSGG |
| Country | Italy | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #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 1,398 ft (426 m) higher than FCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FCO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Alitalia | AZA | Alitalia | Active |
| F7 | Flybaboo | BBO | Baboo | 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 Rome from Geneva?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) are 696 km (432 mi, 376 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to GVA?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and GVA takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GVA from FCO?
Geneva International Airport (GVA) lies roughly northwest of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to GVA?
4 airlines appear on the FCO-GVA route in the open dataset, including Alitalia, Flybaboo, Swiss International Air Lines.
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