The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) in Louis Trichardt, South Africa is 9,282 kilometers (5,768 miles / 5,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 15:56 in Helsinki, it's 15:56 in Louis Trichardt.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,846 feet between the two airports. Louis Trichardt Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

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