HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,489 km
4,653 miles
YCA
Courtenay
Canada
Distance
7,489 km
4,653 mi / 4,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL YCA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Courtenay Airpark
IATA Code HEL YCA
ICAO Code EFHK CAH3
City Helsinki Courtenay
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Vancouver
Elevation 179 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 49.680000, -124.980000

Helsinki (HEL) to Courtenay (YCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Courtenay Airpark (YCA) in Courtenay, Canada is 7,489 kilometers (4,653 miles / 4,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:38 in Helsinki, it's 05:38 in Courtenay. With a 10-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 Courtenay (YCA) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 16° (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 Courtenay Airpark (YCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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