HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,580 km
4,088 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
6,580 km
4,088 mi / 3,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HEL HGS
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code HEL HGS
ICAO Code EFHK GFHA
City Helsinki Freetown
Country Finland Sierra Leone
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Freetown
Elevation 179 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 8.400000, -13.130000

Helsinki (HEL) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 6,580 kilometers (4,088 miles / 3,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Finland with Sierra Leone. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:34 in Helsinki, it's 15:34 in Freetown.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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