Geneva to Los Angeles (GVA–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

GVA Airport Page →
5,909 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 32 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 13h 35m 6EAMG3 KLVS Amsterdam (AMS) to Los Angeles flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 40m ACAIET 3SDELH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Los Angeles flights
LHR London 13h 45m B6BACX AAAYBA London (LHR) to Los Angeles flights
ZRH Zurich 13h 47m ACAIAZ LX Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 14h 5m AFAMBT AFDLKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Los Angeles flights
CPH Copenhagen 14h 48m SKU2 SK Copenhagen (CPH) to Los Angeles flights
MUC Munich 15h ENLHLX LHNZOS Munich (MUC) to Los Angeles flights
BCN Barcelona 15h 8m IBLALL AYIBLL Barcelona (BCN) to Los Angeles flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 15h 15m AY AY Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Los Angeles flights
JFK New York 15h 33m LX AAAFAM New York (JFK) to Los Angeles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Geneva to Los Angeles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,909 mi 11h 12m nonstop -9h behind

GVA–LAX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GVA to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,801
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GVA → LAX
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
LAX → GVA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Geneva

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric GVA→LAX DIJ→LAX MXP→LAX
Distance from GVA 86 mi 133 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights
Flight time 11h 12m 8h 57m 11h 56m
Airports within 200 miles of GVA with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Geneva.
GVA: CEST · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
5,909 mi / 9,509 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 12m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Swiss passport holders need an approved ESTA to enter the US. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It allows multiple entries.

ESTA permits stays up to 90 days per visit. You cannot extend or change your immigration status while on ESTA. If denied, you must apply for a B1/B2 visa at the US Embassy in Bern. At the border, CBP officers may ask about your travel purpose, return ticket, and accommodation. Your passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

GVA–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Geneva to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance5,909 mi / 9,509 km
Flight time11h 12m
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GVA
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GVA to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take about 11h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 5,909 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and London Heathrow.
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Geneva.
Nearby alternatives include DIJ and MXP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GVA to LAX

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GVA to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVA to LAX is about 11 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,909 miles (9,509 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dijon (DIJ) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).