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.