HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,846 km
6,118 miles
HLW
Hluhluwe
South Africa
Distance
9,846 km
6,118 mi / 5,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
174°
south

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HEL HLW
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Hluhluwe Airport
IATA Code HEL HLW
ICAO Code EFHK FAHL
City Helsinki Hluhluwe
Country Finland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 179 ft 249 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -28.020000, 32.280000

Helsinki (HEL) to Hluhluwe (HLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) in Hluhluwe, South Africa is 9,846 kilometers (6,118 miles / 5,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 Finland with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:31 in Helsinki, it's 03:31 in Hluhluwe.

The return flight from Hluhluwe (HLW) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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