HEL
Helsinki
Finland
10,477 km
6,510 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
10,477 km
6,510 mi / 5,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

HEL ROD
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Robertson Airport
IATA Code HEL ROD
ICAO Code EFHK FARS
City Helsinki Robertson
Country Finland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 179 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Helsinki (HEL) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 10,477 kilometers (6,510 miles / 5,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 01:06 in Helsinki, it's 01:06 in Robertson.

The return flight from Robertson (ROD) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 3° (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 Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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