GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
8,908 km
5,535 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
8,908 km
5,535 mi / 4,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
north

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GFY HEL
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GFY HEL
ICAO Code FYGF EFHK
City Grootfontein Helsinki
Country Namibia Finland
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 4,636 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 60.320000, 24.960000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 8,908 kilometers (5,535 miles / 4,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Namibia 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 07:40 in Grootfontein, it's 07:40 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,457 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 187° (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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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