HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,189 km
5,089 miles
KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
Distance
8,189 km
5,089 mi / 4,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

HEL KBQ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kasungu Airport
IATA Code HEL KBQ
ICAO Code EFHK FWKG
City Helsinki Kasungu
Country Finland Malawi
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 179 ft 3,470 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -13.010000, 33.470000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kasungu (KBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi is 8,189 kilometers (5,089 miles / 4,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 Malawi. 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 18:57 in Helsinki, it's 18:57 in Kasungu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,291 feet between the two airports. Kasungu Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Kasungu (KBQ) 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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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