Distance From Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport, LJG - GVA Distance

The distance from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) is 5096 miles or 8202 kilometers or 4426 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 Lijiang (Gucheng) ( China ) to Geneva ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lijiang (Gucheng) and Geneva takes around 11 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, Lijiang (Gucheng), China to Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Geneva, Switzerland is 11 hours 43 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 • LJG - GVA

Kilometers		8202 km
Statute Miles		5096 miles
Nautical Miles		4426 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 43 minutes

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport Flight Route Map - LJG to GVA Flight Path

Location of Lijiang Sanyi International Airport & Geneva Cointrin International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Lijiang (Gucheng), China and Geneva, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LJG - GVA

Time difference between Lijiang (Gucheng) (China) and Geneva (Switzerland) is 7 Hours.
Geneva time is 7 Hours behind Lijiang (Gucheng).

Location	Local Time
Lijiang (Gucheng) (China)	2026-01-29, 20:18:48 CST
Geneva (Switzerland)	2026-01-29, 13:18:48 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

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG / ZPLJ) Lijiang (Gucheng), China

Destination

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