BUO
Burao
Somalia
5,900 km
3,666 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
5,900 km
3,666 mi / 3,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BUO HEL
Airport Name Burao Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BUO HEL
ICAO Code HCMV EFHK
City Burao Helsinki
Country Somalia Finland
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 3,400 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 9.530000, 45.550000 60.320000, 24.960000

Burao (BUO) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 5,900 kilometers (3,666 miles / 3,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Somalia 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 14:41 in Burao, it's 13:41 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,221 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Burao Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Burao (BUO) follows a heading of 154° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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