CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,500 km
6,524 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
10,500 km
6,524 mi / 5,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT HEL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code CPT HEL
ICAO Code FACT EFHK
City Cape Town Helsinki
Country South Africa Finland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 151 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 60.320000, 24.960000

Cape Town (CPT) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 10,500 kilometers (6,524 miles / 5,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 09:03 in Cape Town, it's 09:03 in Helsinki.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 185° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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