HEL
Helsinki
Finland
4,371 km
2,716 miles
OAS
Sharana
Afghanistan
Distance
4,371 km
2,716 mi / 2,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HEL OAS
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sharana Airstrip
IATA Code HEL OAS
ICAO Code EFHK OASA
City Helsinki Sharana
Country Finland Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Kabul
Elevation 179 ft 7,340 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 33.130000, 68.840000

Helsinki (HEL) to Sharana (OAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sharana Airstrip (OAS) in Sharana, Afghanistan is 4,371 kilometers (2,716 miles / 2,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 20:05 in Helsinki, it's 22:35 in Sharana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,161 feet between the two airports. Sharana Airstrip sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sharana (OAS) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 327° (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 Sharana Airstrip (OAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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