GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
4,167 km
2,589 miles
SBI
Koundara
Guinea
Distance
4,167 km
2,589 mi / 2,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
212°
south southwest

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GVA SBI
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Sambailo Airport
IATA Code GVA SBI
ICAO Code LSGG GUSB
City Geneva Koundara
Country Switzerland Guinea
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Conakry
Elevation 1,411 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 12.570000, -13.360000

Geneva (GVA) to Koundara (SBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea is 4,167 kilometers (2,589 miles / 2,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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. 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 17:54 in Geneva, it's 16:54 in Koundara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,116 feet between the two airports. Sambailo Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Koundara (SBI) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 22° (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 Sambailo Airport (SBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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