BIY
Bisho
South Africa
9,053 km
5,625 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
9,053 km
5,625 mi / 4,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

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BIY GVA
Airport Name Bisho Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code BIY GVA
ICAO Code FABE LSGG
City Bisho Geneva
Country South Africa Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,950 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -32.900000, 27.280000 46.240000, 6.110000

Bisho (BIY) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 9,053 kilometers (5,625 miles / 4,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 South Africa 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 14:09 in Bisho, it's 13:09 in Geneva.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Bisho (BIY) follows a heading of 162° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bisho Airport (BIY) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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