BBU
Bucharest
Romania
1,569 km
975 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
1,569 km
975 mi / 847 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BBU GVA
Airport Name Baneasa International Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code BBU GVA
ICAO Code LRBS LSGG
City Bucharest Geneva
Country Romania Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Europe/Zurich
Elevation 297 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, 26.100000 46.240000, 6.110000

Bucharest (BBU) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 1,569 kilometers (975 miles / 847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Romania with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:08 in Bucharest, it's 12:08 in Geneva.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,114 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than Baneasa International Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baneasa International Airport (BBU) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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