BNC
Beni
DR Congo
5,565 km
3,458 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
5,565 km
3,458 mi / 3,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BNC GVA
Airport Name Beni Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code BNC GVA
ICAO Code FZNP LSGG
City Beni Geneva
Country DR Congo Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3,517 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 0.570000, 29.470000 46.240000, 6.110000

Beni (BNC) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beni Airport (BNC) in Beni, DR Congo to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 5,565 kilometers (3,458 miles / 3,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 DR Congo 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 12:13 in Beni, it's 11:13 in Geneva.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,106 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits lower than Beni Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Beni (BNC) follows a heading of 149° (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 Beni Airport (BNC) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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