HEL
Helsinki
Finland
1,591 km
989 miles
SZG
Salzburg
Austria
Distance
1,591 km
989 mi / 859 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
214°
southwest

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HEL SZG
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Salzburg Airport
IATA Code HEL SZG
ICAO Code EFHK LOWS
City Helsinki Salzburg
Country Finland Austria
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Europe/Vienna
Elevation 179 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 47.790000, 13.000000

Helsinki (HEL) to Salzburg (SZG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Salzburg Airport (SZG) in Salzburg, Austria is 1,591 kilometers (989 miles / 859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:28 in Helsinki, it's 13:28 in Salzburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,232 feet between the two airports. Salzburg Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Salzburg (SZG) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 25° (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 Salzburg Airport (SZG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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