AER
Sochi
Russia
2,128 km
1,322 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
2,128 km
1,322 mi / 1,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AER HEL
Airport Name Sochi International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code AER HEL
ICAO Code URSS EFHK
City Sochi Helsinki
Country Russia Finland
Timezone Europe/Moscow Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 89 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 43.450000, 39.960000 60.320000, 24.960000

Sochi (AER) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sochi International Airport (AER) in Sochi, Russia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 2,128 kilometers (1,322 miles / 1,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:49 in Sochi, it's 13:49 in Helsinki.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Sochi (AER) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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