The flight distance from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban, South Africa to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 10,016 kilometers (6,223 miles / 5,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 20:05 in Durban, it's 20:05 in Helsinki.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Durban (DUR) follows a heading of 175° (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 King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.