BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
8,498 km
5,281 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,498 km
5,281 mi / 4,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
355°
north

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BLZ HEL
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code BLZ HEL
ICAO Code FWCL EFHK
City Blantyre Helsinki
Country Malawi Finland
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 2,555 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 60.320000, 24.960000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,498 kilometers (5,281 miles / 4,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Malawi 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 17:01 in Blantyre, it's 17:01 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,376 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Chileka International Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 170° (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 Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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