BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
9,764 km
6,067 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
9,764 km
6,067 mi / 5,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
29°
north northeast

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BGA HEL
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BGA HEL
ICAO Code SKBG EFHK
City Bucaramanga Helsinki
Country Colombia Finland
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 3,897 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 60.320000, 24.960000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 9,764 kilometers (6,067 miles / 5,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:50 in Bucaramanga, it's 08:50 in Helsinki. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,718 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Palonegro Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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