HEL
Helsinki
Finland
10,499 km
6,524 miles
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay
South Africa
Distance
10,499 km
6,524 mi / 5,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
181°
south

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HEL PBZ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Plettenberg Bay Airport
IATA Code HEL PBZ
ICAO Code EFHK FAPG
City Helsinki Plettenberg Bay
Country Finland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 179 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -34.090000, 23.330000

Helsinki (HEL) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa is 10,499 kilometers (6,524 miles / 5,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 15:21 in Helsinki, it's 15:21 in Plettenberg Bay.

The return flight from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 1° (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 Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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