HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,938 km
3,690 miles
JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
Distance
5,938 km
3,690 mi / 3,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
165°
south southeast

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HEL JIM
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Jimma Airport
IATA Code HEL JIM
ICAO Code EFHK HAJM
City Helsinki Jimma
Country Finland Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 179 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 7.670000, 36.820000

Helsinki (HEL) to Jimma (JIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia is 5,938 kilometers (3,690 miles / 3,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 Finland with Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:00 in Helsinki, it's 15:00 in Jimma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,321 feet between the two airports. Jimma Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jimma (JIM) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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