ACH
Altenrhein
Switzerland
1,739 km
1,081 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
1,739 km
1,081 mi / 939 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
29°
north northeast

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ACH HEL
Airport Name St Gallen Altenrhein Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code ACH HEL
ICAO Code LSZR EFHK
City Altenrhein Helsinki
Country Switzerland Finland
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 1,306 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 47.480000, 9.560000 60.320000, 24.960000

Altenrhein (ACH) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) in Altenrhein, Switzerland to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 1,739 kilometers (1,081 miles / 939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Switzerland with Finland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:22 in Altenrhein, it's 18:22 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,127 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than St Gallen Altenrhein Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Altenrhein (ACH) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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