HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,167 km
4,453 miles
JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
Distance
7,167 km
4,453 mi / 3,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
167°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

HEL JRO
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kilimanjaro International Airport
IATA Code HEL JRO
ICAO Code EFHK HTKJ
City Helsinki Arusha
Country Finland Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 179 ft 2,932 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -3.430000, 37.070000

Helsinki (HEL) to Arusha (JRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania is 7,167 kilometers (4,453 miles / 3,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 Finland with Tanzania. 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 14:59 in Helsinki, it's 15:59 in Arusha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,753 feet between the two airports. Kilimanjaro International Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Arusha (JRO) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 353° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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