ESB
Ankara
Turkey
2,313 km
1,437 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
2,313 km
1,437 mi / 1,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
349°
north

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ESB HEL
Airport Name Esenboga International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code ESB HEL
ICAO Code LTAC EFHK
City Ankara Helsinki
Country Turkey Finland
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 3,125 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 40.130000, 33.000000 60.320000, 24.960000

Ankara (ESB) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 2,313 kilometers (1,437 miles / 1,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Turkey 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 15:50 in Ankara, it's 14:50 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,946 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Esenboga International Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Ankara (ESB) follows a heading of 162° (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 Esenboga International Airport (ESB) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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