HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,097 km
5,031 miles
LIX
Likoma Island
Malawi
Distance
8,097 km
5,031 mi / 4,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
170°
south

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HEL LIX
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Likoma Island Airport
IATA Code HEL LIX
ICAO Code EFHK FWLK
City Helsinki Likoma Island
Country Finland Malawi
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 179 ft 1,600 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -12.080000, 34.730000

Helsinki (HEL) to Likoma Island (LIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Likoma Island Airport (LIX) in Likoma Island, Malawi is 8,097 kilometers (5,031 miles / 4,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 Malawi. 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 03:08 in Helsinki, it's 03:08 in Likoma Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,421 feet between the two airports. Likoma Island Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Likoma Island (LIX) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 355° (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 Likoma Island Airport (LIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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