BLR
Bangalore
India
9,842 km
6,115 miles
BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
Distance
9,842 km
6,115 mi / 5,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
277°
west

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BLR BTE
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Sherbro International Airport
IATA Code BLR BTE
ICAO Code VOBL GFBN
City Bangalore Bonthe
Country India Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Freetown
Elevation 3,000 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 7.530000, -12.520000

Bangalore (BLR) to Bonthe (BTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone is 9,842 kilometers (6,115 miles / 5,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting India with Sierra Leone. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:18 in Bangalore, it's 06:48 in Bonthe. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,986 feet between the two airports. Sherbro International Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Bonthe (BTE) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and Sherbro International Airport (BTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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