HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,124 km
4,427 miles
KAG
Gangneung Airport
South Korea
Distance
7,124 km
4,427 mi / 3,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
59°
east northeast

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HEL KAG
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Gangneung Airport
IATA Code HEL KAG
ICAO Code EFHK RKNN
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland South Korea
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Seoul
Elevation 179 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 37.750000, 128.940000

Helsinki (HEL) to Gangneung Airport (KAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Gangneung Airport (KAG) in Gangneung Airport, South Korea is 7,124 kilometers (4,427 miles / 3,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Finland with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:23 in Helsinki, it's 01:23 in Gangneung Airport. 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 Gangneung Airport (KAG) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Gangneung Airport (KAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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