Distance From Alta Sierra Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport

The distance from Alta Sierra Airport () to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) is 5697 miles or 9168 kilometers or 4947 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 Grass Valley ( United States ) to Geneva ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Grass Valley and Geneva takes around 13 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alta Sierra Airport, Grass Valley, United States to Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Geneva, Switzerland is 13 hours 5 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		9168 km
Statute Miles		5697 miles
Nautical Miles		4947 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 5 minutes

Alta Sierra Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport Flight Route Map - to GVA Flight Path

Location of Alta Sierra Airport & Geneva Cointrin International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Grass Valley to Geneva nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Grass Valley, United States and Geneva, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GVA

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

Location	Local Time
Grass Valley (United States)	2026-11-01, 01:09:16 PST
Geneva (Switzerland)	2026-11-01, 10:09:16 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

Alta Sierra Airport ( / 09CL) Grass Valley, United States

Destination

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