HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,428 km
5,237 miles
SDD
Lubango
Angola
Distance
8,428 km
5,237 mi / 4,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
191°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

HEL SDD
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Lubango Airport
IATA Code HEL SDD
ICAO Code EFHK FNUB
City Helsinki Lubango
Country Finland Angola
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Luanda
Elevation 179 ft 5,778 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -14.920000, 13.570000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lubango (SDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Lubango Airport (SDD) in Lubango, Angola is 8,428 kilometers (5,237 miles / 4,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southwest at a heading of 191°.

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 Angola. 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 21:18 in Helsinki, it's 20:18 in Lubango.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,599 feet between the two airports. Lubango 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 Lubango (SDD) 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 Lubango Airport (SDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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