BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
6,587 km
4,093 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,587 km
4,093 mi / 3,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
north

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BSU HEL
Airport Name Basankusu Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BSU HEL
ICAO Code FZEN EFHK
City Basankusu Helsinki
Country DR Congo Finland
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 1,217 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 1.220000, 19.790000 60.320000, 24.960000

Basankusu (BSU) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,587 kilometers (4,093 miles / 3,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 DR Congo 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 09:34 in Basankusu, it's 10:34 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,038 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Basankusu Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Basankusu (BSU) follows a heading of 186° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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