HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,164 km
5,694 miles
PKW
Selebi Phikwe Airport
Botswana
Distance
9,164 km
5,694 mi / 4,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
177°
south

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HEL PKW
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Selebi Phikwe Airport
IATA Code HEL PKW
ICAO Code EFHK FBSP
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland Botswana
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 179 ft 2,925 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -22.060000, 27.830000

Helsinki (HEL) to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) in Selebi Phikwe Airport, Botswana is 9,164 kilometers (5,694 miles / 4,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Botswana. 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 13:45 in Helsinki, it's 13:45 in Selebi Phikwe Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,746 feet between the two airports. Selebi Phikwe Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 359° (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 Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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