HEL
Helsinki
Finland
10,231 km
6,357 miles
JOH
Port St Johns
South Africa
Distance
10,231 km
6,357 mi / 5,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
176°
south

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HEL JOH
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Port St Johns Airport
IATA Code HEL JOH
ICAO Code EFHK FAPJ
City Helsinki Port St Johns
Country Finland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 179 ft 1,227 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -31.610000, 29.520000

Helsinki (HEL) to Port St Johns (JOH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Port St Johns Airport (JOH) in Port St Johns, South Africa is 10,231 kilometers (6,357 miles / 5,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 21:24 in Helsinki, it's 21:24 in Port St Johns.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,048 feet between the two airports. Port St Johns Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Port St Johns (JOH) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 358° (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 Port St Johns Airport (JOH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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