GOM
Goma
DR Congo
6,903 km
4,289 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,903 km
4,289 mi / 3,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

GOM HEL
Airport Name Goma International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GOM HEL
ICAO Code FZNA EFHK
City Goma Helsinki
Country DR Congo Finland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 5,089 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -1.670000, 29.240000 60.320000, 24.960000

Goma (GOM) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goma International Airport (GOM) in Goma, DR Congo to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,903 kilometers (4,289 miles / 3,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 14:31 in Goma, it's 14:31 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,910 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Goma International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Goma (GOM) follows a heading of 175° (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 Goma International Airport (GOM) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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