BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
8,940 km
5,555 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,940 km
5,555 mi / 4,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Harare
Heading
358°
north

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BUQ HEL
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BUQ HEL
ICAO Code FVBU EFHK
City Bulawayo Helsinki
Country Zimbabwe Finland
Timezone Africa/Harare Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 4,359 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 60.320000, 24.960000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,940 kilometers (5,555 miles / 4,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 13:21 in Bulawayo, it's 13:21 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,180 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 177° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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