ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
4,045 km
2,513 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
4,045 km
2,513 mi / 2,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ELQ HEL
Airport Name Gassim Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code ELQ HEL
ICAO Code OEGS EFHK
City N/A Helsinki
Country Saudi Arabia Finland
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 2,126 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 60.320000, 24.960000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 4,045 kilometers (2,513 miles / 2,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:43 in Gassim Airport, it's 19:43 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,947 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Gassim Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 151° (south 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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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