ALJ
Alexander Bay
South Africa
9,914 km
6,160 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
9,914 km
6,160 mi / 5,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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ALJ HEL
Airport Name Alexander Bay Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code ALJ HEL
ICAO Code FAAB EFHK
City Alexander Bay Helsinki
Country South Africa Finland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 98 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -28.570000, 16.530000 60.320000, 24.960000

Alexander Bay (ALJ) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) in Alexander Bay, South Africa to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 9,914 kilometers (6,160 miles / 5,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 South Africa with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:22 in Alexander Bay, it's 07:22 in Helsinki.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Alexander Bay (ALJ) follows a heading of 187° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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