HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,029 km
3,746 miles
XGA
Gaoua
Burkina Faso
Distance
6,029 km
3,746 mi / 3,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HEL XGA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Gaoua Airport
IATA Code HEL XGA
ICAO Code EFHK DFOG
City Helsinki Gaoua
Country Finland Burkina Faso
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 179 ft 912 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 10.300000, -3.250000

Helsinki (HEL) to Gaoua (XGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Gaoua Airport (XGA) in Gaoua, Burkina Faso is 6,029 kilometers (3,746 miles / 3,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 01:09 in Helsinki, it's 23:09 in Gaoua.

The return flight from Gaoua (XGA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 17° (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 Gaoua Airport (XGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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