HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,989 km
4,343 miles
KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
Distance
6,989 km
4,343 mi / 3,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
176°
south

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Airport Comparison

HEL KME
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kamembe Airport
IATA Code HEL KME
ICAO Code EFHK HRZA
City Helsinki Kamembe
Country Finland Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Kigali
Elevation 179 ft 5,192 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -2.460000, 28.910000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kamembe (KME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda is 6,989 kilometers (4,343 miles / 3,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 Rwanda. 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 08:50 in Helsinki, it's 07:50 in Kamembe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,013 feet between the two airports. Kamembe Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kamembe (KME) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 358° (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 Kamembe Airport (KME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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