GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,477 km
5,889 miles
SBG
Sabang-We Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,477 km
5,889 mi / 5,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
86°
east

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GVA SBG
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Maimun Saleh Airport
IATA Code GVA SBG
ICAO Code LSGG WITN
City Geneva Sabang-We Island
Country Switzerland Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 1,411 ft 393 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 5.870000, 95.340000

Geneva (GVA) to Sabang-We Island (SBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) in Sabang-We Island, Indonesia is 9,477 kilometers (5,889 miles / 5,117 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:56 in Geneva, it's 23:56 in Sabang-We Island. 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 1,018 feet between the two airports. Maimun Saleh Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Sabang-We Island (SBG) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). 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 Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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