Distance From Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, GVA - LAX Distance

The distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 5909 miles or 9509 kilometers or 5131 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 Geneva ( Switzerland ) to Los Angeles ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Geneva and Los Angeles takes around 13 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Geneva, Switzerland to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States is 13 hours 35 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 - LAX

Kilometers		9509 km
Statute Miles		5909 miles
Nautical Miles		5131 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 35 minutes

Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flight Route Map - GVA to LAX Flight Path

Location of Geneva Cointrin International Airport & Los Angeles International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Geneva to Los Angeles nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Geneva, Switzerland and Los Angeles, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GVA - LAX

Time difference between Geneva (Switzerland) and Los Angeles (United States) is 9 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 9 Hours behind Geneva.

Location	Local Time
Geneva (Switzerland)	2026-11-05, 14:52:49 CET
Los Angeles (United States)	2026-11-05, 05:52:49 PST

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

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

Destination

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX) Los Angeles, United States