Distance From Alcatraz Heliport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport

The distance from Alcatraz Heliport () to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) is 5812 miles or 9353 kilometers or 5047 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San Francisco ( United States ) to Geneva ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Geneva takes around 13 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alcatraz Heliport, San Francisco, United States to Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Geneva, Switzerland is 13 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - GVA

Kilometers		9353 km
Statute Miles		5812 miles
Nautical Miles		5047 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 21 minutes

Alcatraz Heliport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport Flight Route Map - to GVA Flight Path

Location of Alcatraz Heliport & Geneva Cointrin International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between San Francisco, United States and Geneva, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GVA

Time difference between San Francisco (United States) and Geneva (Switzerland) is 9 Hours.
Geneva time is 9 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Location	Local Time
San Francisco (United States)	2025-12-14, 11:54:56 PST
Geneva (Switzerland)	2025-12-14, 20:54:56 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alcatraz Heliport ( / CA27) San Francisco, United States

Destination

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA / LSGG) Geneva, Switzerland