# Distance from Helsinki (HEL) to Ukunda (UKA)

> 7,296 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,296 km / 4,534 mi / 3,940 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 164° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 352° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Finland) → Kenya
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 05:08 in Helsinki, it's 05:08 in Ukunda)
- **Elevation difference**: 81 ft (UKA is lower than HEL)

## Airports

### [Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hel-helsinki-helsinki-vantaa-airport/1ef266de-c121-6940-a083-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Helsinki, Finland
- ICAO: EFHK
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates: 60.320000, 24.960000
- Elevation: 179 ft

### [Ukunda Airstrip (UKA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uka-ukunda-ukunda-airstrip/1ef266de-ecb8-605e-9e21-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ukunda, Kenya
- ICAO: HKUK
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -4.290000, 39.570000
- Elevation: 98 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hel-helsinki-helsinki-vantaa-airport/1ef266de-c121-6940-a083-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ukunda Airstrip (UKA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uka-ukunda-ukunda-airstrip/1ef266de-ecb8-605e-9e21-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)