HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,201 km
4,475 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
7,201 km
4,475 mi / 3,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
60°
east northeast

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HEL YEC
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code HEL YEC
ICAO Code EFHK RKTY
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland South Korea
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Seoul
Elevation 179 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 36.630000, 128.350000

Helsinki (HEL) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 7,201 kilometers (4,475 miles / 3,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 South Korea. 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 18:17 in Helsinki, it's 01:17 in Yecheon Airport. 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 328° (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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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