HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
3,945 km
2,451 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
3,945 km
2,451 mi / 2,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HEA HEL
Airport Name Herat Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code HEA HEL
ICAO Code OAHR EFHK
City N/A Helsinki
Country Afghanistan Finland
Timezone Asia/Kabul Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 3,206 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 34.210000, 62.230000 60.320000, 24.960000

Herat Airport (HEA) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 3,945 kilometers (2,451 miles / 2,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Afghanistan 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 18:26 in Herat Airport, it's 15:56 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,027 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Herat Airport.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Herat Airport (HEA) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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