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

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AC3830
AC Air Canada
763
5:20 PM
EDT
7:35 AM+1
CET
8h 15m
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UA748
UA United
763
5:25 PM
EDT
6:20 AM+1
CET
7h 55m
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UA749
UA United
763
10:06 AM
CET T1
2:37 PM
EDT
9h 31m
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AC3798
AC Air Canada
763
11:20 AM
CET T1
2:55 PM
EDT
9h 35m
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Dulles to Geneva
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 4,080 mi 7h 55m nonstop +5h ahead 42 1-stop hubs

IAD–GVA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,080 miles in approximately 7h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore IAD Routes GVA Routes IAD Live Flights GVA Live Flights IAD Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–GVA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 6 763 8h15 64% Star Alliance –
UA United Airlines 6 763 7h55 64% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
763 Boeing 767-300 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to GVA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to GVA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~50h
Longest
BER ~8h 10m LTN ~9h 32m NCE ~10h 21m HEL ~11h 30m BCT ~12h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,185
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
IAD → GVA
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
GVA → IAD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Geneva is 5 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · GVA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 11:00 PM in Geneva.
Distance & Flight Time
4,080 mi / 6,566 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 55m to 8h 15m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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).

Facts

IAD–GVA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Geneva route.
Route details
Distance4,080 mi / 6,566 km
Flight time7h 55m to 8h 15m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 13 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: GVA
Full nameGeneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
FAQ

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 55m to 8h 15m. The route covers 4,080 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and United Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from IAD to GVA. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BER, LTN, NCE, HEL, BCT, WAW, MCO, CMN, ATH, FCO, SJU, MIA, SCF, JFK, YUL, LHR, EWR, CDG, LIS, MUC, CPH, FRA, MAD, AMS, DUB, ZRH, BCN, CAI, EDI, BRU, IST, AMM, PRN, DXB, VIE, TLV, DOH, AUH, ADD, JED, RUH and PEK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Geneva is 5 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 Air Canada and United Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to GVA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to GVA ranges from 7 hours 55 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,080 miles (6,566 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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