HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,557 km
5,939 miles
KOF
Komatipoort
South Africa
Distance
9,557 km
5,939 mi / 5,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
174°
south

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HEL KOF
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Komatipoort Airport
IATA Code HEL KOF
ICAO Code EFHK FAKP
City Helsinki Komatipoort
Country Finland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 179 ft 541 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -25.440000, 31.930000

Helsinki (HEL) to Komatipoort (KOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Komatipoort Airport (KOF) in Komatipoort, South Africa is 9,557 kilometers (5,939 miles / 5,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 08:26 in Helsinki, it's 08:26 in Komatipoort.

The return flight from Komatipoort (KOF) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 357° (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 Komatipoort Airport (KOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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