HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,837 km
5,491 miles
KHW
Khwai River Lodge
Botswana
Distance
8,837 km
5,491 mi / 4,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
181°
south

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HEL KHW
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Khwai River Lodge Airport
IATA Code HEL KHW
ICAO Code EFHK FBKR
City Helsinki Khwai River Lodge
Country Finland Botswana
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 179 ft 3,000 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -19.150000, 23.780000

Helsinki (HEL) to Khwai River Lodge (KHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Khwai River Lodge Airport (KHW) in Khwai River Lodge, Botswana is 8,837 kilometers (5,491 miles / 4,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 Finland with Botswana. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:30 in Helsinki, it's 06:30 in Khwai River Lodge.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,821 feet between the two airports. Khwai River Lodge Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Khwai River Lodge (KHW) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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