HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,716 km
6,037 miles
LUD
Luderitz
Namibia
Distance
9,716 km
6,037 mi / 5,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
189°
south

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HEL LUD
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Luderitz Airport
IATA Code HEL LUD
ICAO Code EFHK FYLZ
City Helsinki Luderitz
Country Finland Namibia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 179 ft 457 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -26.690000, 15.240000

Helsinki (HEL) to Luderitz (LUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Luderitz Airport (LUD) in Luderitz, Namibia is 9,716 kilometers (6,037 miles / 5,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 Namibia. 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 15:25 in Helsinki, it's 15:25 in Luderitz.

The return flight from Luderitz (LUD) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 5° (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 Luderitz Airport (LUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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