HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,806 km
6,093 miles
NCS
Newcastle
South Africa
Distance
9,806 km
6,093 mi / 5,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
176°
south

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HEL NCS
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Newcastle Airport
IATA Code HEL NCS
ICAO Code EFHK FANC
City Helsinki Newcastle
Country Finland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 179 ft 4,074 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -27.770000, 29.980000

Helsinki (HEL) to Newcastle (NCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Newcastle Airport (NCS) in Newcastle, South Africa is 9,806 kilometers (6,093 miles / 5,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 05:04 in Helsinki, it's 05:04 in Newcastle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,895 feet between the two airports. Newcastle Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Newcastle (NCS) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 358° (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 Newcastle Airport (NCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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