GVA to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 230 km (143 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 45m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to GVA).
How far is it from Geneva to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 230 km (143 mi, 124 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 ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly northeast of GVA.
How is the GVA to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written GVA-ZRH in IATA codes and LSGG-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Geneva International Airport is GVA (LSGG), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| GVA | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Geneva International Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | LSGG | LSZH |
| Country | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #89 | #48 |
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.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 6 ft (2 m) of each other.
Airlines flying GVA to ZRH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F7 | Flybaboo | BBO | Baboo | Active |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
| RJ | Royal Jordanian | RJA | Jordanian | 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 Geneva from Zurich?
Geneva International Airport (GVA) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 230 km (143 mi, 124 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GVA to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between GVA and ZRH takes about 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from GVA?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly northeast of Geneva International Airport (GVA).
Which airlines fly GVA to ZRH?
3 airlines appear on the GVA-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Flybaboo, Swiss International Air Lines, Royal Jordanian.
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