# Distance from Helsinki (HEL) to Loyengalani (LOY)

> 6,480 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,480 km / 4,026 mi / 3,499 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 166° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 353° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Finland) → Kenya
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 12:51 in Helsinki, it's 12:51 in Loyengalani)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,016 ft (LOY 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

### [Loyengalani Airport (LOY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/loy-loyengalani-loyengalani-airport/1ef266de-ec61-6344-9dda-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Loyengalani, Kenya
- ICAO: HKLY
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: 2.750000, 36.720000
- Elevation: 1,195 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)
- [Loyengalani Airport (LOY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/loy-loyengalani-loyengalani-airport/1ef266de-ec61-6344-9dda-06bb2780ed98)
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