HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,115 km
3,178 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
5,115 km
3,178 mi / 2,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
164°
south southeast

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HEL TES
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code HEL TES
ICAO Code EFHK HHTS
City Helsinki Tessenei
Country Finland Eritrea
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Asmara
Elevation 179 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 15.120000, 36.680000

Helsinki (HEL) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 5,115 kilometers (3,178 miles / 2,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 Eritrea. 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 23:31 in Helsinki, it's 00:31 in Tessenei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,839 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) 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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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