GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
1,988 km
1,236 miles
HEM
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
1,988 km
1,236 mi / 1,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
32°
north northeast

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GVA HEM
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Helsinki Malmi Airport
IATA Code GVA HEM
ICAO Code LSGG EFHF
City Geneva Helsinki
Country Switzerland Finland
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 1,411 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 60.250000, 25.040000

Geneva (GVA) to Helsinki (HEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) in Helsinki, Finland is 1,988 kilometers (1,236 miles / 1,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:57 in Geneva, it's 17:57 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,354 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Malmi Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEM) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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