GAJ
Yamagata
Japan
7,570 km
4,704 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
7,570 km
4,704 mi / 4,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
331°
north northwest

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GAJ HEL
Airport Name Yamagata Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GAJ HEL
ICAO Code RJSC EFHK
City Yamagata Helsinki
Country Japan Finland
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 353 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 38.410000, 140.370000 60.320000, 24.960000

Yamagata (GAJ) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) in Yamagata, Japan to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 7,570 kilometers (4,704 miles / 4,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Japan 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 23:56 in Yamagata, it's 16:56 in Helsinki. With a 7-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 Yamagata (GAJ) follows a heading of 50° (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 Yamagata Airport (GAJ) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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