BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
6,647 km
4,130 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,647 km
4,130 mi / 3,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
20°
north northeast

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BTE HEL
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BTE HEL
ICAO Code GFBN EFHK
City Bonthe Helsinki
Country Sierra Leone Finland
Timezone Africa/Freetown Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 14 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 60.320000, 24.960000

Bonthe (BTE) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,647 kilometers (4,130 miles / 3,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 20:15 in Bonthe, it's 22:15 in Helsinki.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 224° (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 Sherbro International Airport (BTE) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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