HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,853 km
3,637 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
5,853 km
3,637 mi / 3,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

HEL WUU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code HEL WUU
ICAO Code EFHK HSWW
City Helsinki Wau
Country Finland South Sudan
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Juba
Elevation 179 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 7.730000, 27.980000

Helsinki (HEL) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 5,853 kilometers (3,637 miles / 3,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 South Sudan. 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 03:12 in Helsinki, it's 03:12 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,350 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUU) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 358° (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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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