HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,725 km
3,558 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
5,725 km
3,558 mi / 3,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

HEL PLF
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code HEL PLF
ICAO Code EFHK FTTP
City Helsinki Pala
Country Finland Chad
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 179 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 9.380000, 14.930000

Helsinki (HEL) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 5,725 kilometers (3,558 miles / 3,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 Chad. 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 23:43 in Helsinki, it's 22:43 in Pala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,353 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 6° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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