HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,294 km
3,911 miles
LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
Distance
6,294 km
3,911 mi / 3,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

HEL LFO
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kelafo East Airport
IATA Code HEL LFO
ICAO Code EFHK HAKL
City Helsinki Kelafo
Country Finland Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 179 ft 1,730 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 5.660000, 44.350000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kelafo (LFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia is 6,294 kilometers (3,911 miles / 3,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 01:50 in Helsinki, it's 02:50 in Kelafo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,551 feet between the two airports. Kelafo East Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Kelafo (LFO) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 349° (north northwest). 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 Kelafo East Airport (LFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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