HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,369 km
5,821 miles
LTA
Tzaneen
South Africa
Distance
9,369 km
5,821 mi / 5,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
175°
south

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HEL LTA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Tzaneen Airport
IATA Code HEL LTA
ICAO Code EFHK FATZ
City Helsinki Tzaneen
Country Finland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 179 ft 1,914 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -23.820000, 30.330000

Helsinki (HEL) to Tzaneen (LTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Tzaneen Airport (LTA) in Tzaneen, South Africa is 9,369 kilometers (5,821 miles / 5,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Finland with South Africa. 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 00:05 in Helsinki, it's 00:05 in Tzaneen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,735 feet between the two airports. Tzaneen Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Tzaneen (LTA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 357° (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 Tzaneen Airport (LTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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