AWA
Awassa
Ethiopia
6,029 km
3,746 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,029 km
3,746 mi / 3,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

AWA HEL
Airport Name Awassa Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code AWA HEL
ICAO Code HALA EFHK
City Awassa Helsinki
Country Ethiopia Finland
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 5,450 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 7.070000, 38.500000 60.320000, 24.960000

Awassa (AWA) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awassa Airport (AWA) in Awassa, Ethiopia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,029 kilometers (3,746 miles / 3,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Ethiopia 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 06:53 in Awassa, it's 05:53 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,271 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Awassa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Awassa (AWA) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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