Distance From Daocheng Yading Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport, DCY - GVA Distance

The distance from Daocheng Yading Airport (DCY) to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) is 4962 miles or 7986 kilometers or 4309 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 Garzê (Daocheng) ( China ) to Geneva ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Garzê (Daocheng) and Geneva takes around 11 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Daocheng Yading Airport, Garzê (Daocheng), China to Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Geneva, Switzerland is 11 hours 24 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 • DCY - GVA

Kilometers		7986 km
Statute Miles		4962 miles
Nautical Miles		4309 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 24 minutes

Daocheng Yading Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport Flight Route Map - DCY to GVA Flight Path

Location of Daocheng Yading Airport & Geneva Cointrin International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Garzê (Daocheng) to Geneva nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Garzê (Daocheng), China and Geneva, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DCY - GVA

Time difference between Garzê (Daocheng) (China) and Geneva (Switzerland) is 5 Hours.
Geneva time is 5 Hours behind Garzê (Daocheng).

Location	Local Time
Garzê (Daocheng) (China)	2025-12-15, 09:47:38 +06
Geneva (Switzerland)	2025-12-15, 04:47:38 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

Daocheng Yading Airport (DCY / ZUDC) Garzê (Daocheng), China

Destination

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