HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,425 km
3,992 miles
LOK
Lodwar
Kenya
Distance
6,425 km
3,992 mi / 3,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
167°
south southeast

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HEL LOK
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Lodwar Airport
IATA Code HEL LOK
ICAO Code EFHK HKLO
City Helsinki Lodwar
Country Finland Kenya
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 179 ft 1,715 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 3.120000, 35.610000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lodwar (LOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Lodwar Airport (LOK) in Lodwar, Kenya is 6,425 kilometers (3,992 miles / 3,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 Kenya. 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 02:01 in Helsinki, it's 03:01 in Lodwar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,536 feet between the two airports. Lodwar Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Lodwar (LOK) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 354° (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 Lodwar Airport (LOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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