HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,830 km
4,865 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
7,830 km
4,865 mi / 4,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
51°
northeast

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HEL NRT
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code HEL NRT
ICAO Code EFHK RJAA
City Helsinki Tokyo
Country Finland Japan
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 179 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 35.760000, 140.390000

Helsinki (HEL) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 7,830 kilometers (4,865 miles / 4,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Japan. 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 06:37 in Helsinki, it's 13:37 in Tokyo. 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 Tokyo (NRT) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 332° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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