HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,951 km
6,183 miles
PEL
Pelaneng
Lesotho
Distance
9,951 km
6,183 mi / 5,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
177°
south

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HEL PEL
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Pelaneng Airport
IATA Code HEL PEL
ICAO Code EFHK FXPG
City Helsinki Pelaneng
Country Finland Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Maseru
Elevation 179 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -29.120000, 28.510000

Helsinki (HEL) to Pelaneng (PEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Pelaneng Airport (PEL) in Pelaneng, Lesotho is 9,951 kilometers (6,183 miles / 5,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Lesotho. 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 15:03 in Helsinki, it's 15:03 in Pelaneng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,021 feet between the two airports. Pelaneng 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 Pelaneng (PEL) 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 Pelaneng Airport (PEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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