HEL
Helsinki
Finland
1,888 km
1,173 miles
SJJ
Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Distance
1,888 km
1,173 mi / 1,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
197°
south southwest

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HEL SJJ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sarajevo International Airport
IATA Code HEL SJJ
ICAO Code EFHK LQSA
City Helsinki Sarajevo
Country Finland Bosnia and Herzegovina
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation 179 ft 1,708 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 43.820000, 18.330000

Helsinki (HEL) to Sarajevo (SJJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1,888 kilometers (1,173 miles / 1,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Finland with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:03 in Helsinki, it's 09:03 in Sarajevo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,529 feet between the two airports. Sarajevo International Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 11° (north northeast). 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 Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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