The flight distance from Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) in Ficksburg, South Africa to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 9,916 kilometers (6,161 miles / 5,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 20:11 in Ficksburg, it's 20:11 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,136 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Ficksburg (FCB) follows a heading of 177° (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 Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.