ETE
Metema
Ethiopia
5,349 km
3,324 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
5,349 km
3,324 mi / 2,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

ETE HEL
Airport Name Metema Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code ETE HEL
ICAO Code HAMM EFHK
City Metema Helsinki
Country Ethiopia Finland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 2,650 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 12.930000, 36.170000 60.320000, 24.960000

Metema (ETE) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metema Airport (ETE) in Metema, Ethiopia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 5,349 kilometers (3,324 miles / 2,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Ethiopia 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 16:09 in Metema, it's 15:09 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,471 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Metema Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Metema (ETE) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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