BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
4,868 km
3,025 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
4,868 km
3,025 mi / 2,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BTE ZRH
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BTE ZRH
ICAO Code GFBN LSZH
City Bonthe Zurich
Country Sierra Leone Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Freetown Europe/Zurich
Elevation 14 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 47.460000, 8.550000

Bonthe (BTE) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 4,868 kilometers (3,025 miles / 2,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 06:53 in Bonthe, it's 07:53 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,402 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Sherbro International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 211° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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