BTJ
Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
9,512 km
5,910 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
9,512 km
5,910 mi / 5,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BTJ GVA
Airport Name Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code BTJ GVA
ICAO Code WITT LSGG
City Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island Geneva
Country Indonesia Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Europe/Zurich
Elevation 65 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 5.520000, 95.420000 46.240000, 6.110000

Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island (BTJ) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport (BTJ) in Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 9,512 kilometers (5,910 miles / 5,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Indonesia with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:32 in Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island, it's 00:32 in Geneva. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,346 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island (BTJ) follows a heading of 87° (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 Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport (BTJ) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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