BFO
Chiredzi
Zimbabwe
9,063 km
5,632 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
9,063 km
5,632 mi / 4,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Harare
Heading
357°
north

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BFO HEL
Airport Name Buffalo Range Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BFO HEL
ICAO Code FVCZ EFHK
City Chiredzi Helsinki
Country Zimbabwe Finland
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 1,421 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -21.010000, 31.580000 60.320000, 24.960000

Chiredzi (BFO) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 9,063 kilometers (5,632 miles / 4,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Zimbabwe 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 12:58 in Chiredzi, it's 12:58 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,242 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Buffalo Range Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Chiredzi (BFO) follows a heading of 174° (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 Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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