GXF
Sayun
Yemen
5,291 km
3,288 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
5,291 km
3,288 mi / 2,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Aden
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GXF HEL
Airport Name Sayun International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code GXF HEL
ICAO Code OYSY EFHK
City Sayun Helsinki
Country Yemen Finland
Timezone Asia/Aden Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 2,097 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 15.970000, 48.790000 60.320000, 24.960000

Sayun (GXF) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 5,291 kilometers (3,288 miles / 2,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 Yemen 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 18:11 in Sayun, it's 17:11 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,918 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Sayun International Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Sayun (GXF) follows a heading of 148° (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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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