HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,551 km
4,071 miles
TFU
Tianfu
China
Distance
6,551 km
4,071 mi / 3,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
82°
east

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HEL TFU
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Chengdu/Tianfu Airport
IATA Code HEL TFU
ICAO Code EFHK ZUTF
City Helsinki Tianfu
Country Finland China
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 179 ft 1,453 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 30.290000, 104.440000

Helsinki (HEL) to Tianfu (TFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) in Tianfu, China is 6,551 kilometers (4,071 miles / 3,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 China. 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 08:51 in Helsinki, it's 14:51 in Tianfu. With a 6-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 1,274 feet between the two airports. Chengdu/Tianfu Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Tianfu (TFU) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 325° (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 Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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