HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,287 km
3,906 miles
NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
Distance
6,287 km
3,906 mi / 3,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
198°
south southwest

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HEL NKS
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Nkongsamba Airport
IATA Code HEL NKS
ICAO Code EFHK FKAN
City Helsinki Nkongsamba
Country Finland Cameroon
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Douala
Elevation 179 ft 2,641 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 4.950000, 9.930000

Helsinki (HEL) to Nkongsamba (NKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon is 6,287 kilometers (3,906 miles / 3,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 Cameroon. 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 05:12 in Helsinki, it's 04:12 in Nkongsamba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,462 feet between the two airports. Nkongsamba Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Nkongsamba (NKS) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 9° (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 Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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