BJL
Banjul
Gambia
6,215 km
3,862 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,215 km
3,862 mi / 3,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
23°
north northeast

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BJL HEL
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BJL HEL
ICAO Code GBYD EFHK
City Banjul Helsinki
Country Gambia Finland
Timezone Africa/Banjul Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 95 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 60.320000, 24.960000

Banjul (BJL) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,215 kilometers (3,862 miles / 3,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Gambia with Finland. 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 16:17 in Banjul, it's 18:17 in Helsinki.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 231° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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