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

IAD Airport Page →
4,080 mi airlines charter/private 15/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 42m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LX3203cs
LX Swiss
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
764
5:20 PM
EDT
7:40 AM+1
CEST
8h 20m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS7764cs
OS Austrian
763
5:20 PM
EDT
7:40 AM+1
CEST
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA748+5
UA United
763
5:25 PM
EDT
7:40 AM+1
CEST
8h 15m
44%
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
11:00 AM
CEST T1
2:15 PM
EDT
9h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX3202cs
LX Swiss
763
11:20 AM
CEST T1
3:55 PM
EDT
10h 35m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 9h 35m ACAFKL AFBTG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Geneva flights
LHR London 10h AYBACM B6BACX London (LHR) to Geneva flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 10h 5m ACAILH AILHLX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Geneva flights
YUL Montréal 10h 12m ACAVCM ACLXME Montréal (YUL) to Geneva flights
EDI Edinburgh 10h 16m ACUA U2 Edinburgh (EDI) to Geneva flights
DUB Dublin 10h 20m ACEILX EI Dublin (DUB) to Geneva flights
ZRH Zurich 10h 30m ACLXOS ACAIAZ Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva flights
BRU Zaventem 10h 45m ACLXOS ETLXNH Zaventem (BRU) to Geneva flights
KEF Reykjavík 10h 50m FIUA EKFI Reykjavík (KEF) to Geneva flights
LIS Lisbon 11h 5m ACB6TP ACADAY Lisbon (LIS) to Geneva flights
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Dulles to Geneva
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,080 mi 8h 20m nonstop +6h ahead

IAD–GVA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,080 miles in approximately 8h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 8h15 92% Star Alliance AC, LX, OS, SN
Aircraft on this route
763 Boeing 767-300 – LX, OS, SN, UA
764 Boeing 767-400ER – AC
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
0
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
15
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to GVA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,920
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
IAD → GVA
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Return
GVA → IAD
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

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 8h 20m gate to gate.
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 time8h 20m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 17 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 8h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 4,080 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAD to GVA: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow and Frankfurt Main.
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.
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 IAD to GVA

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAD to GVA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to GVA is about 8 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,080 miles (6,566 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.