GID
Gitega
Burundi
7,101 km
4,412 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
7,101 km
4,412 mi / 3,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
357°
north

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GID HEL
Airport Name Gitega Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GID HEL
ICAO Code HBBE EFHK
City Gitega Helsinki
Country Burundi Finland
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 5,741 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -3.420000, 29.910000 60.320000, 24.960000

Gitega (GID) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 7,101 kilometers (4,412 miles / 3,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Burundi 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 05:28 in Gitega, it's 05:28 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,562 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Gitega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Gitega (GID) follows a heading of 174° (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 Gitega Airport (GID) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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