HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,950 km
4,319 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
6,950 km
4,319 mi / 3,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
45°
northeast

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HEL WKJ
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code HEL WKJ
ICAO Code EFHK RJCW
City Helsinki Wakkanai
Country Finland Japan
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 179 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 45.400000, 141.800000

Helsinki (HEL) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 6,950 kilometers (4,319 miles / 3,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Japan. 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 19:13 in Helsinki, it's 02:13 in Wakkanai. 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.

The return flight from Wakkanai (WKJ) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 330° (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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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