Dulles to Geneva (IAD–GVA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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OS7764cs
OS Austrian
763
5:15 PM
EDT
7:40 AM+1
CEST
8h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8950cs
SN Lynx Air
763
5:20 PM
EDT
7:40 AM+1
CEST
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3830cs
AC Air Canada
763
5:20 PM
EDT
7:40 AM+1
CEST
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX3203cs
LX Swiss
763
5:20 PM
EDT
6:35 AM+1
CEST
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA748+5
UA United
763
5:20 PM
EDT
7:40 AM+1
CEST
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8951cs
SN Lynx Air
763
11:00 AM
CEST T1
2:15 PM
EDT
9h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3798cs
AC Air Canada
763
11:00 AM
CEST T1
2:15 PM
EDT
9h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA749+5
UA United
763
11:00 AM
CEST T1
2:15 PM
EDT
9h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS7763cs
OS Austrian
763
11:10 AM
CEST T1
3:45 PM
EDT
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX3202cs
LX Swiss
763
11:20 AM
CEST T1
3:55 PM
EDT
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dulles to Geneva
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 4,080 mi 7h 15m nonstop +6h ahead 62 1-stop hubs

IAD–GVA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,080 miles in approximately 7h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–GVA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, LX, OS, SN 3 763 8h20 82% Star Alliance AC, LX, OS, SN
Aircraft on this route
763 Boeing 767-300 – AC, LX, OS, SN, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to GVA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to GVA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~50h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,753
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Geneva is 6 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · GVA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Geneva.
Distance & Flight Time
4,080 mi / 6,566 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 15m to 8h 25m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Switzerland visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–GVA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Geneva route.
Route details
Distance4,080 mi / 6,566 km
Flight time7h 15m to 8h 25m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 18 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: GVA
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to GVA flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport take approximately 7h 15m to 8h 25m. The route covers 4,080 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from IAD to GVA. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORY, TEB, STN, HAM, PRG, AGP, TNG, SVQ, HEL, BUD, RBA, BER, NAS, BCT, WAW, JAX, MCO, FLL, PBI, PLS, MIA, SJU, HOU, SXM, CMN, DUB, PTY, YUL, SCF, ZRH, CDG, LHR, TLV, LIS, AMS, VCE, FCO, LTN, NCE, MAD, VIE, CAI, BCN, EWR, CPH, BRU, IST, JFK, AUH, PRN, FRA, ATH, MUC, OSL, EDI, DOH, DXB, AMM, ADD, JED, RUH and PEK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Geneva is 6 hours ahead of Dulles.
Yes, return flights from GVA to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 IAD to GVA

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAD to GVA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to GVA ranges from 7 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,080 miles (6,566 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via ORY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.