HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,280 km
3,281 miles
KST
Kosti
Sudan
Distance
5,280 km
3,281 mi / 2,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
170°
south

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HEL KST
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kosti Airport
IATA Code HEL KST
ICAO Code EFHK HSKI
City Helsinki Kosti
Country Finland Sudan
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 179 ft 1,289 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 13.180000, 32.730000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kosti (KST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kosti Airport (KST) in Kosti, Sudan is 5,280 kilometers (3,281 miles / 2,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 Sudan. 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 20:09 in Helsinki, it's 20:09 in Kosti.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,110 feet between the two airports. Kosti Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Kosti (KST) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 355° (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 Kosti Airport (KST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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