HEL
Helsinki
Finland
10,242 km
6,364 miles
VRE
Vredendal
South Africa
Distance
10,242 km
6,364 mi / 5,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
185°
south

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HEL VRE
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Vredendal Airport
IATA Code HEL VRE
ICAO Code EFHK FAVR
City Helsinki Vredendal
Country Finland South Africa
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 179 ft 330 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -31.640000, 18.540000

Helsinki (HEL) to Vredendal (VRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Vredendal Airport (VRE) in Vredendal, South Africa is 10,242 kilometers (6,364 miles / 5,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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 08:26 in Helsinki, it's 08:26 in Vredendal.

The return flight from Vredendal (VRE) 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 Vredendal Airport (VRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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