BUW
Bau Bau-Butung Island
Indonesia
12,462 km
7,744 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
12,462 km
7,744 mi / 6,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
318°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

BUW GVA
Airport Name Betoambari Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code BUW GVA
ICAO Code WAWB LSGG
City Bau Bau-Butung Island Geneva
Country Indonesia Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Makassar Europe/Zurich
Elevation 164 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -5.490000, 122.570000 46.240000, 6.110000

Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 12,462 kilometers (7,744 miles / 6,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 17:27 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 11:27 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 1,247 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits higher than Betoambari Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 74° (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 Betoambari Airport (BUW) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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