HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,652 km
3,512 miles
ZAR
Zaria
Nigeria
Distance
5,652 km
3,512 mi / 3,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

HEL ZAR
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Zaria Airport
IATA Code HEL ZAR
ICAO Code EFHK DNZA
City Helsinki Zaria
Country Finland Nigeria
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Lagos
Elevation 179 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 11.130000, 7.690000

Helsinki (HEL) to Zaria (ZAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Zaria Airport (ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria is 5,652 kilometers (3,512 miles / 3,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 Nigeria. 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 00:26 in Helsinki, it's 23:26 in Zaria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,991 feet between the two airports. Zaria Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Zaria (ZAR) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 11° (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 Zaria Airport (ZAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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