HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,668 km
5,386 miles
MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
Distance
8,668 km
5,386 mi / 4,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
181°
south

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HEL MPA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA Code HEL MPA
ICAO Code EFHK FYKM
City Helsinki Mpacha
Country Finland Namibia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 179 ft 3,144 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -17.630000, 24.180000

Helsinki (HEL) to Mpacha (MPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 8,668 kilometers (5,386 miles / 4,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 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 02:46 in Helsinki, it's 02:46 in Mpacha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,965 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Mpacha (MPA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 0° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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