HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,794 km
4,222 miles
NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
Distance
6,794 km
4,222 mi / 3,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
166°
south southeast

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HEL NYK
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Nanyuki Airport
IATA Code HEL NYK
ICAO Code EFHK HKNY
City Helsinki Nanyuki
Country Finland Kenya
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 179 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -0.060000, 37.040000

Helsinki (HEL) to Nanyuki (NYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya is 6,794 kilometers (4,222 miles / 3,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 Kenya. 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 09:19 in Helsinki, it's 10:19 in Nanyuki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,071 feet between the two airports. Nanyuki 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 Nanyuki (NYK) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 353° (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 Nanyuki Airport (NYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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