HEL
Helsinki
Finland
4,173 km
2,593 miles
KHG
Kashgar
China
Distance
4,173 km
2,593 mi / 2,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
100°
east

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HEL KHG
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kashgar Airport
IATA Code HEL KHG
ICAO Code EFHK ZWSH
City Helsinki Kashgar
Country Finland China
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 179 ft 4,529 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 39.540000, 76.020000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kashgar (KHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kashgar Airport (KHG) in Kashgar, China is 4,173 kilometers (2,593 miles / 2,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 China. 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 01:58 in Helsinki, it's 07:58 in Kashgar. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,350 feet between the two airports. Kashgar Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Kashgar (KHG) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 321° (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 Kashgar Airport (KHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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