GVA to TLV: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 2,919 km (1,813 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 10m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (TLV to GVA).
How far is it from Geneva to Tel Aviv?
The great-circle distance between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 2,919 km (1,813 mi, 1,576 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 TLV?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TLV is roughly southeast of GVA.
How is the GVA to TLV route written in code?
The pair is written GVA-TLV in IATA codes and LSGG-LLBG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Geneva International Airport is GVA (LSGG), Ben Gurion International Airport is TLV (LLBG).
| GVA | TLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Geneva International Airport | Ben Gurion International Airport |
| ICAO code | LSGG | LLBG |
| Country | Switzerland | Israel |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft | 135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #89 | #117 |
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.
TLV sits 1,276 ft (389 m) lower than GVA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GVA to TLV
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY | El Al Israel Airlines | ELY | Elal | 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 Geneva from Tel Aviv?
Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are 2,919 km (1,813 mi, 1,576 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GVA to TLV?
A typical nonstop flight between GVA and TLV takes about 4h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TLV from GVA?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) lies roughly southeast of Geneva International Airport (GVA).
Which airlines fly GVA to TLV?
2 airlines appear on the GVA-TLV route in the open dataset, including El Al Israel Airlines, easyJet.
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