BGI
Bridgetown
Barbados
8,443 km
5,246 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,443 km
5,246 mi / 4,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Barbados
Heading
31°
north northeast

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BGI HEL
Airport Name Sir Grantley Adams International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BGI HEL
ICAO Code TBPB EFHK
City Bridgetown Helsinki
Country Barbados Finland
Timezone America/Barbados Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 169 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, -59.490000 60.320000, 24.960000

Bridgetown (BGI) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) in Bridgetown, Barbados to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,443 kilometers (5,246 miles / 4,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Barbados 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 05:54 in Bridgetown, it's 11:54 in Helsinki. 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.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Bridgetown (BGI) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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