HEL
Helsinki
Finland
10,258 km
6,374 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
10,258 km
6,374 mi / 5,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

HEL UTW
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code HEL UTW
ICAO Code EFHK FAQT
City Helsinki Queenstown
Country Finland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 179 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Helsinki (HEL) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 10,258 kilometers (6,374 miles / 5,539 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 23:14 in Helsinki, it's 23:14 in Queenstown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,458 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

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

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