HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,736 km
4,807 miles
MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
Distance
7,736 km
4,807 mi / 4,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
171°
south

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HEL MBI
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Mbeya Airport
IATA Code HEL MBI
ICAO Code EFHK HTMB
City Helsinki Mbeya
Country Finland Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 179 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -8.920000, 33.470000

Helsinki (HEL) to Mbeya (MBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania is 7,736 kilometers (4,807 miles / 4,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 Tanzania. 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 05:48 in Helsinki, it's 06:48 in Mbeya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,421 feet between the two airports. Mbeya Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbeya (MBI) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 356° (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 Mbeya Airport (MBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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