FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
9,700 km
6,027 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
9,700 km
6,027 mi / 5,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

FTU HEL
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code FTU HEL
ICAO Code FMSD EFHK
City Tolanaro Helsinki
Country Madagascar Finland
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 29 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 60.320000, 24.960000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 9,700 kilometers (6,027 miles / 5,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Madagascar 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 10:19 in Tolanaro, it's 09:19 in Helsinki.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 160° (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 Tolanaro Airport (FTU) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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