BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
4,658 km
2,895 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
4,658 km
2,895 mi / 2,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BTE GVA
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code BTE GVA
ICAO Code GFBN LSGG
City Bonthe Geneva
Country Sierra Leone Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Freetown Europe/Zurich
Elevation 14 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 46.240000, 6.110000

Bonthe (BTE) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 4,658 kilometers (2,895 miles / 2,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:18 in Bonthe, it's 00:18 in Geneva.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,397 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than Sherbro International Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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