BXE
Bakel
Senegal
5,886 km
3,657 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
5,886 km
3,657 mi / 3,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
22°
north northeast

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BXE HEL
Airport Name Bakel Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BXE HEL
ICAO Code GOTB EFHK
City Bakel Helsinki
Country Senegal Finland
Timezone Africa/Dakar Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 98 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 14.850000, -12.470000 60.320000, 24.960000

Bakel (BXE) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakel Airport (BXE) in Bakel, Senegal to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 5,886 kilometers (3,657 miles / 3,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Senegal 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 14:14 in Bakel, it's 16:14 in Helsinki.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Bakel (BXE) follows a heading of 227° (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 Bakel Airport (BXE) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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