HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,045 km
3,756 miles
SXU
Soddu
Ethiopia
Distance
6,045 km
3,756 mi / 3,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
164°
south southeast

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HEL SXU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Soddu Airport
IATA Code HEL SXU
ICAO Code EFHK HASD
City Helsinki Soddu
Country Finland Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 179 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 6.820000, 37.750000

Helsinki (HEL) to Soddu (SXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Soddu Airport (SXU) in Soddu, Ethiopia is 6,045 kilometers (3,756 miles / 3,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 05:52 in Helsinki, it's 06:52 in Soddu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,221 feet between the two airports. Soddu 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 Soddu (SXU) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 352° (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 Soddu Airport (SXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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