HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,275 km
5,763 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
9,275 km
5,763 mi / 5,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
190°
south

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HEL SWP
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code HEL SWP
ICAO Code EFHK FYSM
City Helsinki Swakopmund
Country Finland Namibia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 179 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Helsinki (HEL) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 9,275 kilometers (5,763 miles / 5,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Namibia. 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 05:17 in Helsinki, it's 05:17 in Swakopmund.

The return flight from Swakopmund (SWP) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 5° (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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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