GSS
Belfast
South Africa
9,499 km
5,902 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
9,499 km
5,902 mi / 5,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

GSS HEL
Airport Name Sabi Sabi Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GSS HEL
ICAO Code FASE EFHK
City Belfast Helsinki
Country South Africa Finland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 1,276 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -24.940000, 31.440000 60.320000, 24.960000

Belfast (GSS) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 9,499 kilometers (5,902 miles / 5,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 06:23 in Belfast, it's 06:23 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,097 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Sabi Sabi Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Belfast (GSS) follows a heading of 174° (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 Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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