GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
4,334 km
2,693 miles
OXB
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
Distance
4,334 km
2,693 mi / 2,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GVA OXB
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
IATA Code GVA OXB
ICAO Code LSGG GGOV
City Geneva Bissau
Country Switzerland Guinea-Bissau
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Bissau
Elevation 1,411 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 11.890000, -15.650000

Geneva (GVA) to Bissau (OXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau is 4,334 kilometers (2,693 miles / 2,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:29 in Geneva, it's 02:29 in Bissau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,282 feet between the two airports. Osvaldo Vieira International Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Bissau (OXB) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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