BFX
Bafoussam
Cameroon
6,215 km
3,862 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,215 km
3,862 mi / 3,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Douala
Heading
north

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BFX HEL
Airport Name Bafoussam Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BFX HEL
ICAO Code FKKU EFHK
City Bafoussam Helsinki
Country Cameroon Finland
Timezone Africa/Douala Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 4,347 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 5.540000, 10.350000 60.320000, 24.960000

Bafoussam (BFX) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bafoussam Airport (BFX) in Bafoussam, Cameroon to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,215 kilometers (3,862 miles / 3,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Cameroon 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 23:40 in Bafoussam, it's 00:40 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,168 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Bafoussam Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Bafoussam (BFX) follows a heading of 198° (south 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 Bafoussam Airport (BFX) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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