HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,707 km
6,032 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
9,707 km
6,032 mi / 5,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
180°
south

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HEL VRU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code HEL VRU
ICAO Code EFHK FAVB
City Helsinki Vyrburg
Country Finland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 179 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Helsinki (HEL) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 9,707 kilometers (6,032 miles / 5,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 08:13 in Helsinki, it's 08:13 in Vyrburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,741 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 0° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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