HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,147 km
5,062 miles
KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
Distance
8,147 km
5,062 mi / 4,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
177°
south

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HEL KIW
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Southdowns Airport
IATA Code HEL KIW
ICAO Code EFHK FLSO
City Helsinki Kitwe
Country Finland Zambia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 179 ft 4,145 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -12.900000, 28.150000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kitwe (KIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia is 8,147 kilometers (5,062 miles / 4,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Zambia. 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 08:22 in Helsinki, it's 08:22 in Kitwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,966 feet between the two airports. Southdowns Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

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

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