Question 1

How long does it take to send cargo from Switzerland to France by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Switzerland to France takes around 8h 19m. Flights depart from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and arrive at Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE).

Question 2

How often do planes fly between Switzerland and France?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by Air France and the typical transit time is around 8h 19m.

Question 3

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Switzerland and France?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Switzerland and France. Cargo flights depart from Zürich Airport (ZRH) and arrive at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 8h 55m. LOT operates  on this route.

Question 4

How long does it take to ship cargo from Switzerland to France by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 7hrs to send cargo via road from Switzerland and France. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 5

What is the distance by road between Switzerland to France?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Switzerland and France by road is 668 Kilometres (415 Miles) and will typically take around 7hrs to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 6

What is the distance between Switzerland to France by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Switzerland and France by air is around 770 Kilometres (479 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE).

Question 7

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Switzerland to France?

Accepted Answer

167kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Switzerland to France. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A320+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LOTFreighter	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Vueling	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+3 others
Tunisair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
Nouvelair Tunisie	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Iberia	2-4 times a day	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000+2 others
Aer Lingus	Daily	Airbus A320+1 others
Tunisair	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320
TAP Air Portugal	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport

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Zürich Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport

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Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

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