HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,684 km
3,532 miles
NDM
Mendi
Ethiopia
Distance
5,684 km
3,532 mi / 3,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
167°
south southeast

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HEL NDM
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code HEL NDM
ICAO Code EFHK HAMN
City Helsinki Mendi
Country Finland Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 179 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 9.770000, 35.100000

Helsinki (HEL) to Mendi (NDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Mendi Airport (NDM) in Mendi, Ethiopia is 5,684 kilometers (3,532 miles / 3,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 Ethiopia. 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 23:08 in Helsinki, it's 00:08 in Mendi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,321 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi (NDM) 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 Mendi Airport (NDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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