HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,558 km
4,075 miles
KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
Distance
6,558 km
4,075 mi / 3,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HEL KEN
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kenema Airport
IATA Code HEL KEN
ICAO Code EFHK GFKE
City Helsinki Kenema
Country Finland Sierra Leone
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Freetown
Elevation 179 ft 485 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 7.890000, -11.180000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kenema (KEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone is 6,558 kilometers (4,075 miles / 3,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 06:40 in Helsinki, it's 04:40 in Kenema.

The return flight from Kenema (KEN) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). 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 Kenema Airport (KEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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