HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,089 km
4,405 miles
LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
Distance
7,089 km
4,405 mi / 3,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
182°
south

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HEL LJA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Lodja Airport
IATA Code HEL LJA
ICAO Code EFHK FZVA
City Helsinki Lodja
Country Finland DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 179 ft 1,647 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -3.420000, 23.450000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lodja (LJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo is 7,089 kilometers (4,405 miles / 3,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 DR Congo. 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 17:05 in Helsinki, it's 17:05 in Lodja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,468 feet between the two airports. Lodja Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Lodja (LJA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 1° (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 Lodja Airport (LJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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