BNI
Benin
Nigeria
6,221 km
3,866 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,221 km
3,866 mi / 3,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
11°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BNI HEL
Airport Name Benin Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BNI HEL
ICAO Code DNBE EFHK
City Benin Helsinki
Country Nigeria Finland
Timezone Africa/Lagos Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 258 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 6.320000, 5.600000 60.320000, 24.960000

Benin (BNI) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benin Airport (BNI) in Benin, Nigeria to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,221 kilometers (3,866 miles / 3,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 Nigeria 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 18:54 in Benin, it's 19:54 in Helsinki.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Benin (BNI) follows a heading of 203° (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 Benin Airport (BNI) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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