GDQ
Gondar
Ethiopia
5,413 km
3,363 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
5,413 km
3,363 mi / 2,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

GDQ HEL
Airport Name Gonder Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GDQ HEL
ICAO Code HAGN EFHK
City Gondar Helsinki
Country Ethiopia Finland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 6,449 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 12.520000, 37.430000 60.320000, 24.960000

Gondar (GDQ) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Gondar, Ethiopia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 5,413 kilometers (3,363 miles / 2,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 19:59 in Gondar, it's 18:59 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,270 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Gonder Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Gondar (GDQ) follows a heading of 164° (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 Gonder Airport (GDQ) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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