EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
6,597 km
4,099 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,597 km
4,099 mi / 3,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
329°
north northwest

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EKS HEL
Airport Name Shakhtyorsk Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code EKS HEL
ICAO Code UHSK EFHK
City Shakhtersk Helsinki
Country Russia Finland
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 50 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, 142.080000 60.320000, 24.960000

Shakhtersk (EKS) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,597 kilometers (4,099 miles / 3,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:05 in Shakhtersk, it's 20:05 in Helsinki. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Shakhtersk (EKS) follows a heading of 43° (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 Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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