HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,770 km
4,207 miles
KIS
Kisumu
Kenya
Distance
6,770 km
4,207 mi / 3,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
169°
south

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HEL KIS
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kisumu Airport
IATA Code HEL KIS
ICAO Code EFHK HKKI
City Helsinki Kisumu
Country Finland Kenya
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 179 ft 3,734 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -0.090000, 34.730000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kisumu (KIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kisumu Airport (KIS) in Kisumu, Kenya is 6,770 kilometers (4,207 miles / 3,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 Kenya. 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 15:08 in Helsinki, it's 16:08 in Kisumu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,555 feet between the two airports. Kisumu Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Kisumu (KIS) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 354° (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 Kisumu Airport (KIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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