HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,554 km
5,937 miles
LLE
Malelane
South Africa
Distance
9,554 km
5,937 mi / 5,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
174°
south

Airport Comparison

HEL LLE
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Riverside Airport
IATA Code HEL LLE
ICAO Code EFHK FAMN
City Helsinki Malelane
Country Finland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 179 ft 1,024 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -25.430000, 31.580000

Helsinki (HEL) to Malelane (LLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Riverside Airport (LLE) in Malelane, South Africa is 9,554 kilometers (5,937 miles / 5,159 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 17:31 in Helsinki, it's 17:31 in Malelane.

The return flight from Malelane (LLE) 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 Riverside Airport (LLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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