Geneva to Halifax (GVA–YHZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

GVA Airport Page →
3,257 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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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
ZRH Zurich 9h 8m ACAIAZ → LXWK Zurich (ZRH) to Halifax flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 9h 45m AFAMBT → WS Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Halifax flights
BRU Zaventem 10h 10m ACLXNH → ACSN Zaventem (BRU) to Halifax flights
LHR London 10h 15m B6BACX → A3ACOS London (LHR) to Halifax flights
YUL Montréal 10h 36m ACLXME → ACAVBA Montréal (YUL) to Halifax flights
AMS Amsterdam 11h 24m 6EAMG3 → WS Amsterdam (AMS) to Halifax flights
BCN Barcelona 11h 25m IBLALL → WS Barcelona (BCN) to Halifax flights
LGW London 11h 40m U2 → WS London (LGW) to Halifax flights
MAD Madrid 12h 18m AYIBJL → WS Madrid (MAD) to Halifax flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 40m ACAIET → 4YLHLX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Halifax flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Geneva to Halifax
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,257 mi 8h 22m nonstop -5h behind

GVA–YHZ had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,257 miles in 8h 22m.

Also explore GVA Routes YHZ Routes GVA Live Flights YHZ Live Flights YHZ Delays
All flights from Halifax (YHZ) Halifax to Geneva flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop GVA–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GVA to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ZRH ~9h 8m CDG ~9h 45m BRU ~10h 10m KEF ~10h 11m LHR ~10h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,551
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GVA → YHZ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
YHZ → GVA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHZ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Halifax is 5 hours behind Geneva.
GVA: CEST · YHZ: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 1:00 PM in Halifax.
Distance & Flight Time
3,257 mi / 5,241 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 22m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders do not need a visa to enter Canada for stays up to 6 months. An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required before flying to Canada. Apply online at the official Government of Canada site for CAD 7. Processing takes minutes in most cases and the eTA is valid for 5 years or until the passport expires. The eTA is only needed for air travel. Land or sea crossings from the US do not require one.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

GVA–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Geneva to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance3,257 mi / 5,241 km
Flight time8h 22m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GVA
Full nameGeneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
Destination: YHZ
Full nameHalifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GVA to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take about 8h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 3,257 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from GVA to YHZ: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 22m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zürich, Charles de Gaulle and Brussels.
Halifax is 5 hours behind Geneva.
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 YHZ

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

GVA to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVA to YHZ is about 8 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,257 miles (5,241 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zürich, Charles de Gaulle and Brussels. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.