# Distance from Helsinki (HEL) to Lodwar (LOK)

> 6,425 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,425 km / 3,992 mi / 3,469 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 167° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 354° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Finland) → Kenya
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 17:19 in Helsinki, it's 17:19 in Lodwar)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,536 ft (LOK is higher than HEL)

## Airports

### [Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hel-helsinki-helsinki-vantaa-airport/1ef266de-c121-6940-a083-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Helsinki, Finland
- ICAO: EFHK
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates: 60.320000, 24.960000
- Elevation: 179 ft

### [Lodwar Airport (LOK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lok-lodwar-lodwar-airport/1ef266de-ec58-6622-9e47-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lodwar, Kenya
- ICAO: HKLO
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: 3.120000, 35.610000
- Elevation: 1,715 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hel-helsinki-helsinki-vantaa-airport/1ef266de-c121-6940-a083-06bb2780ed98)
- [Lodwar Airport (LOK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lok-lodwar-lodwar-airport/1ef266de-ec58-6622-9e47-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)