HEL
Helsinki
Finland
4,033 km
2,506 miles
PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
Distance
4,033 km
2,506 mi / 2,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
43°
northeast

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HEL PYJ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Polyarny Airport
IATA Code HEL PYJ
ICAO Code EFHK UERP
City Helsinki Yakutia
Country Finland Russia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 179 ft 1,660 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 66.400000, 112.030000

Helsinki (HEL) to Yakutia (PYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia is 4,033 kilometers (2,506 miles / 2,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Russia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:40 in Helsinki, it's 03:40 in Yakutia. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,481 feet between the two airports. Polyarny Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Yakutia (PYJ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Polyarny Airport (PYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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