The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 10,384 kilometers (6,453 miles / 5,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 17:40 in East London, it's 17:40 in Helsinki.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 178° (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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.