HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,453 km
5,874 miles
TDT
Welverdiend
South Africa
Distance
9,453 km
5,874 mi / 5,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
174°
south

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HEL TDT
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Tanda Tula Airport
IATA Code HEL TDT
ICAO Code EFHK FATD
City Helsinki Welverdiend
Country Finland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 179 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -24.530000, 31.300000

Helsinki (HEL) to Welverdiend (TDT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Tanda Tula Airport (TDT) in Welverdiend, South Africa is 9,453 kilometers (5,874 miles / 5,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 17:10 in Helsinki, it's 17:10 in Welverdiend.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,376 feet between the two airports. Tanda Tula Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Welverdiend (TDT) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 357° (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 Tanda Tula Airport (TDT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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