AAM
Malamala
South Africa
9,486 km
5,894 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
9,486 km
5,894 mi / 5,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

AAM HEL
Airport Name Malamala Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code AAM HEL
ICAO Code FAMD EFHK
City Malamala Helsinki
Country South Africa Finland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 1,124 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -24.820000, 31.540000 60.320000, 24.960000

Malamala (AAM) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malamala Airport (AAM) in Malamala, South Africa to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 9,486 kilometers (5,894 miles / 5,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa 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 17:56 in Malamala, it's 17:56 in Helsinki.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Malamala (AAM) 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 Malamala Airport (AAM) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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