HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,617 km
4,733 miles
SUT
Sumbawanga
Tanzania
Distance
7,617 km
4,733 mi / 4,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
173°
south

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HEL SUT
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sumbawanga Airport
IATA Code HEL SUT
ICAO Code EFHK HTSU
City Helsinki Sumbawanga
Country Finland Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 179 ft 5,920 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -7.970000, 31.670000

Helsinki (HEL) to Sumbawanga (SUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) in Sumbawanga, Tanzania is 7,617 kilometers (4,733 miles / 4,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 12:30 in Helsinki, it's 13:30 in Sumbawanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,741 feet between the two airports. Sumbawanga 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 Sumbawanga (SUT) 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 Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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