BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
5,511 km
3,424 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
5,511 km
3,424 mi / 2,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

BJR HEL
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BJR HEL
ICAO Code HABD EFHK
City Bahir Dar Helsinki
Country Ethiopia Finland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 5,978 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 60.320000, 24.960000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 5,511 kilometers (3,424 miles / 2,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Ethiopia 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 12:22 in Bahir Dar, it's 11:22 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,799 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Bahir Dar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 164° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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