HEL
Helsinki
Finland
3,187 km
1,980 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
3,187 km
1,980 mi / 1,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
203°
south southwest

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HEL WAX
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code HEL WAX
ICAO Code EFHK HLZW
City Helsinki Zuwara
Country Finland Libya
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 179 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 32.950000, 12.020000

Helsinki (HEL) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 3,187 kilometers (1,980 miles / 1,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Finland with Libya. 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 12:07 in Helsinki, it's 12:07 in Zuwara.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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