BFL
Bakersfield
United States
8,873 km
5,513 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,873 km
5,513 mi / 4,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
17°
north northeast

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BFL HEL
Airport Name Meadows Field Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BFL HEL
ICAO Code KBFL EFHK
City Bakersfield Helsinki
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 510 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 35.430000, -119.060000 60.320000, 24.960000

Bakersfield (BFL) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Meadows Field (BFL) in Bakersfield, United States to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,873 kilometers (5,513 miles / 4,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 United States with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:19 in Bakersfield, it's 13:19 in Helsinki. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Bakersfield (BFL) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Meadows Field (BFL) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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