HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,969 km
6,194 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
9,969 km
6,194 mi / 5,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

HEL TCU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code HEL TCU
ICAO Code EFHK FATN
City Helsinki Homeward
Country Finland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 179 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Helsinki (HEL) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 9,969 kilometers (6,194 miles / 5,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 South Africa. 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 17:35 in Helsinki, it's 17:35 in Homeward.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,762 feet between the two airports. Thaba Nchu Tar Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) 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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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