HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,801 km
6,090 miles
MZQ
Mkuze
South Africa
Distance
9,801 km
6,090 mi / 5,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
174°
south

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HEL MZQ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Mkuze Airport
IATA Code HEL MZQ
ICAO Code EFHK FAMU
City Helsinki Mkuze
Country Finland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 179 ft 400 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -27.630000, 32.040000

Helsinki (HEL) to Mkuze (MZQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Mkuze Airport (MZQ) in Mkuze, South Africa is 9,801 kilometers (6,090 miles / 5,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 01:58 in Helsinki, it's 01:58 in Mkuze.

The return flight from Mkuze (MZQ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 356° (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 Mkuze Airport (MZQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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