GVA to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 754 km (469 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to GVA).
How far is it from Geneva to London?
The great-circle distance between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 754 km (469 mi, 407 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 GVA to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northwest of GVA.
How is the GVA to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written GVA-LHR in IATA codes and LSGG-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Geneva International Airport is GVA (LSGG), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| GVA | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Geneva International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | LSGG | EGLL |
| Country | Switzerland | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #89 | #4 |
LSGG starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 1,328 ft (405 m) lower than GVA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GVA to LHR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
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 Geneva from London?
Geneva International Airport (GVA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 754 km (469 mi, 407 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GVA to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between GVA and LHR takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from GVA?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northwest of Geneva International Airport (GVA).
Which airlines fly GVA to LHR?
2 airlines appear on the GVA-LHR route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Swiss International Air Lines.
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