Tokyo to Geneva flights
Geneva lies 9,792 km (6,085 mi) north-west of Tokyo, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 18 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Tokyo | Geneva | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Switzerland |
| Population | 9.7 million | 201,741 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | GVA, 5 km out |
Clocks in Geneva are 7 h behind Tokyo right now, so a 13 h 18 min journey lands only 6 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Geneva
Crossing from Japan into Switzerland: money changes from the Yen to the Franc (CHF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, SN 441011; the dialling code becomes +41; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tokyo
Tokyo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 64 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 85 km).
Arriving in Geneva
Geneva is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Geneva International Airport (GVA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 12,795-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, 97 km), Annecy Meythet airport (NCY, 31 km), Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (CMF, 66 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva International Airport | GVA | 5 km (3 mi) | 12,795 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | 97 km (60 mi) | 13,124 ft | 821 ft |
| Annecy Meythet airport (regional) | NCY | 31 km (19 mi) | 5,348 ft | 1,521 ft |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (regional) | CMF | 66 km (41 mi) | 6,628 ft | 779 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Geneva from Tokyo?
9,792 km (6,085 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Geneva by air?
About 13 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Geneva?
Geneva is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/Zurich against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Geneva flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Geneva International Airport (GVA); Geneva also has LYS, NCY, CMF.
What currency do I need in Geneva?
The Franc (CHF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.