GOB
Goba
Ethiopia
6,059 km
3,765 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,059 km
3,765 mi / 3,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

GOB HEL
Airport Name Robe Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GOB HEL
ICAO Code HAGB EFHK
City Goba Helsinki
Country Ethiopia Finland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 7,892 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 7.020000, 40.000000 60.320000, 24.960000

Goba (GOB) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Robe Airport (GOB) in Goba, Ethiopia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,059 kilometers (3,765 miles / 3,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 15:57 in Goba, it's 14:57 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,713 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Robe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Goba (GOB) follows a heading of 162° (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 Robe Airport (GOB) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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