HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,357 km
5,814 miles
WAK
Ankazoabo
Madagascar
Distance
9,357 km
5,814 mi / 5,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
162°
south southeast

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HEL WAK
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Ankazoabo Airport
IATA Code HEL WAK
ICAO Code EFHK FMSZ
City Helsinki Ankazoabo
Country Finland Madagascar
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 179 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -22.300000, 44.530000

Helsinki (HEL) to Ankazoabo (WAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Ankazoabo Airport (WAK) in Ankazoabo, Madagascar is 9,357 kilometers (5,814 miles / 5,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Madagascar. 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 15:10 in Helsinki, it's 16:10 in Ankazoabo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,232 feet between the two airports. Ankazoabo Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Ankazoabo (WAK) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 350° (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 Ankazoabo Airport (WAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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