HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,951 km
4,940 miles
SGX
Songea
Tanzania
Distance
7,951 km
4,940 mi / 4,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
169°
south

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HEL SGX
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Songea Airport
IATA Code HEL SGX
ICAO Code EFHK HTSO
City Helsinki Songea
Country Finland Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 179 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -10.680000, 35.580000

Helsinki (HEL) to Songea (SGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Songea Airport (SGX) in Songea, Tanzania is 7,951 kilometers (4,940 miles / 4,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 21:36 in Helsinki, it's 22:36 in Songea.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,266 feet between the two airports. Songea Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Songea (SGX) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 354° (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 Songea Airport (SGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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